The much-anticipated rate cut decision has finally arrived, with the Federal Reserve announcing a 50 basis point rate cut! At this pivotal moment, investors need to have a deeper understanding of the background and impact of rate cuts.
Since March 2022, in a bid to curb inflation, the Fed has hiked rates 11 times, bringing it to the current range of 5.25%-5.50%. Now that inflation is under control, the calls for a rate cut are growin...

Moomoo now offers crypto trading!
We know many of you are excited, but beginners might find terms like 'blockchain,' 'cold wallet,' 'private key,' and 'public key' confusing.
Let’s simplify them for you!
Why crypto emerged
Fiat currencies like the Singapore dollar or US dollar are backed by governments. However, excessive money printing can lead to inflation and decreased value. Cryptocurrencies aim to create a transparent, fair, and...

Fear and Greed Index that indicates how investor sentiment influences stock prices hits 80, which is its highest level in the last four and half months. The index suggests the markets are getting too greedy.
The index value is an equal-weighted average of the following seven stock market indicators. Out of the seven indicators, Market Volatility is the only one that is still neutral. All other indicators are signa...

The milestones in my life :
I first started learning about investment when my Daddy showed me the companies’ stocks that he owned, when I was a little girl.
Soon, I began investing in stocks with my first paycheck and never looked back since.
Subsequently, my interest in timepieces, wine and real estate grew and thus, my investments expanded in these areas as well.
Over time, I began to realize that stocks (and options) are very volatile and one can never beat the market all...

Singapore real estate investment trusts can benefit from their safe-haven status during a time of market volatility as the U.S. Fed raises interest rates, analysts from DBS say in a research note.
The Fed's clarity on its rate-rise trajectory will likely lead to more price stability for Singapore REITs, they say.
What are Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs)?
Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) are funds that invest in a port...