Previously I asked fellow MooMooers what level of trading are you interested in. And the results are Majority 65% are looking at Basic Level.  (Link to previous polls attached at the end of this post)
I started with the same mindset and most would agree for SAFE & SIMPLE. At the start, we are looking towards SAFE levels of investment to beat peanuts 🥜 interests from our 🏦 savings account. We are adverse to any dip in our principle going for 100% safe capital protecti...

1. Increase Factors:
- Positive Sentiment:
Strong fundamentals and steady earnings.
- Favorable Global News:
Any positive economic developments (e.g., inflation control) could boost stock prices.
2. Decrease Factors:
- Interest Rate Concerns:
Rising rates may pressure financial stocks.
- Profit-Taking:
Short-term investors may sell, causing a dip.
Recommendation:
Hold for long-term gains, but watch for market news if trading short-term.

September - the notoriously volatile month see the market sell-off since the 1st trading day of the month.  The CPI data released yesterday shows that inflation eases to 3-year low. Notwithstanding, the core inflation is still stubbornly above the FED's inflation goal of 2%. Hence, market is now expecting a rate cut of 25 bps instead of a larger rate cut in September.
I started to build my dividend portfolio in August 2024 with the view that a rate cut, albeit small or big, wi...

Hello Mooers!
In today's discussion, I will be sharing 3 important aspects that may show that the cost of living in Singapore will go even higher next year, 2025.
Without further ado, let's begin.
Back in September 2023, I shared with mooers the prices of many items that will increase in the next few years. Mooers can access the post by clicking the link below.
Since then, almost one year had passed, but inflation continued t...