For years, Singapore property felt almost foolproof. Buy a condo, hold for a few years, sell, and walk away with a tidy profit. That narrative is starting to crack. Recent data shows that loss-making condo resale transactions have crept up, especially in the final quarter of the year. While most sellers are still in the
Recent sharp declines in gold prices, Microsoft stock, and the cryptocurrency market have raised concerns among investors worldwide. These seemingly unrelated events share a common thread: they signal a significant shift in market confidence. While each decline has its own specific triggers, their convergence suggests the potential for a broader stock market correction. Understanding how
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Microsoft’s 2026 Stock Drop: A Warning Sign for AI Investors On January 29, 2026, Microsoft experienced one of the largest single-day declines in its history, losing roughly 10–12% of its market value in a single trading session. While the tech giant reported earnings and revenue that exceeded Wall Street expectations, investors reacted negatively, sending a
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Introduction: Three new SDRs, three very different investment stories SGX’s latest SDR listings may look like a single announcement, but for retail investors, Zijin Gold SDR, Horizon Robotics SDR, and China Mobile SDR tell three very different stories. One is tied to gold and commodities. One represents cutting-edge artificial intelligence. The third is a massive,
Broker Custody Accounts in Singapore: Why SGX Is Nudging Investors to Rethink How They Hold Shares If you’ve been investing in Singapore stocks for a while, chances are your shares sit safely in a CDP account under your own name. For many local investors, CDP feels almost sacred—direct ownership, familiar statements, and the comfort of
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As Singapore enters 2026, the property market is showing signs of moderation after years of robust price growth. Analysts are closely monitoring the residential market, highlighting the potential for the government to review existing cooling measures. While no new policies have been announced, the combination of slower private home price increases, a cooling in HDB
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Why this matters now If you’ve ever wondered whether small, regular top-ups to CPF really make a difference, the numbers from 2025 give a clear answer: yes. With S$456 million in matching grants credited under the CPF Matched Retirement Savings Scheme (MRSS), more Singaporeans are effectively getting free money to strengthen their healthcare and retirement
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Introduction: Why Amazon’s Job Cuts Hit a Nerve When Amazon announces job cuts and Amazon Layoffs, the news lands differently than layoffs at most companies. Amazon is not just a tech giant; it is deeply woven into how people shop, work, watch entertainment, store data, and receive goods. For many observers, Amazon functions as a
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If you are considering buying a new condominium in Singapore in 2026, understanding the current property market and potential risks is more important than ever. New condo launches continue to attract strong interest, but they are not always the right choice for every buyer. To help buyers make more informed decisions, I’ve created a practical
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The Year of the Fire Horse (2026) is one of the rarest and most dynamic years in the Chinese zodiac, occurring only once every 60 years. Fire Horse years are characterized by high energy, ambition, volatility, and boldness—traits that influence not only individuals but also business cycles and market behavior. For investors, the Fire Horse
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