Central Bank actions can significantly influence market movements. On September 18, the US Federal Reserve is expected to unveil the first of what many analysts believe will be a series of interest rate reductions.
This anticipated easing has been a key driver behind the recent strong performance in share markets, both in the US and globally. However, despite the near certainty of lower interest rates, predicting market responses remains challeng...

In today's rapidly changing global technology sector, every strategic adjustment made by semiconductor giant Intel has a major impact on the market. Recently, Intel's stock price skyrocketed by 9%, attracting widespread attention from investors and analysts.
Behind this, there may be rumors that Intel intends to make major adjustments to its foundry business by selling or divesting its chip manufacturing operations. This potential decision not only marks a significant shift in Intel's strategic direction, but may also have a profound impact on its competitiveness in the semiconductor industry.
Intel's current situation and challenges
Intel, the giant of the global semiconductor industry, is facing unprecedented challenges, which not only affect its market position, but also have a significant impact on its stock price. The following are the main challenges that Intel is currently facing:
Decline in financial performance
Recently, Intel's financial report revealed its weak performance. In the second quarter of 2024, the company's revenue decreased by 1% year-on-year, and its net income turned from profit to loss, resulting in a loss of 1.6 billion US dollars. This decline in performance directly triggered market concerns about Intel's future profitability, leading to a sharp drop in stock price. Investors are beginning to question whether the company can maintain its historical profit level and growth trajectory.
Intense market competition
In the competitive landscape of the semiconductor industry, Intel is facing fierce competition from companies such as AMD, Nvidia, and Taiwan Semiconductor. These competitors have shown active performance in technological innovation and market strategies...

As Federal Reserve Chairman Powell gave the clearest signal yet of a potential rate cut last Friday, the market has fully priced in the possibility rate cut in September. The recent report by OCBC Investment Research (OIR) pointed out that the Singapore Real Estate Investment Trust(S-REIT) sector, which was once significantly impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, high inflation, and high interest rates, stands to benefit from ...