If you’ve been checking your banking app recently, you might’ve noticed something interesting: your Singapore dollars (SGD) are suddenly worth more in US dollar (USD) terms than they’ve been in over a decade. That’s not a coincidence — it’s a reflection of global currency trends, central bank policy, and investor behaviour. But what does it
Few questions generate as much debate in Singapore’s property circles as whether buying a new launch condominium is still “worth it”. As we move into 2026, this question feels sharper than ever. New launch prices have climbed steadily over the past decade, cooling measures remain firmly in place, and buyers are navigating higher interest rates
For the past two years, Singapore investors have been conditioned to think one way:banks win when interest rates rise, and REITs suffer. That logic played out clearly. The big three local banks delivered record earnings, while many S-REITs struggled under rising borrowing costs, falling valuations, and cautious investor sentiment. But markets are forward-looking — and
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Best performing SGX-listed ETFs 2025 became a widely searched topic as Singapore investors looked back on a year marked by volatility, geopolitical risk, and selective but powerful market rallies. While global headlines were mixed, several SGX-listed ETFs delivered exceptional returns, proving that performance in 2025 was less about broad market exposure and more about targeted
If you’re a retail investor in Singapore, Japan’s bond market might sound distant and technical. But when Japan — the world’s most indebted developed economy — sees long-term bond yields hit record highs, it’s not just a local story. It affects global interest rates, currencies, stock markets, and even the returns on your CPF-linked investments
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Top dividend-paying SGX-listed ETFs 2025 became a key focus for Singapore investors seeking stable income amid uncertain markets. While some investors chased capital gains, many prioritised cash flow, especially retirees and pre-retirees supplementing CPF payouts. Why dividend ETFs were so popular in 2025 Several structural factors boosted demand for dividend-paying ETFs: Dividend ETFs offered a
The Risk Few Investors Are Watching Predictions of stock market crashes usually focus on obvious threats: recessions, inflation, interest rates, wars, or corporate earnings. These risks matter, but history shows that markets often break before fundamentals collapse. When crashes happen, investors are frequently shocked not by what went wrong, but by how fast confidence disappeared.
If you invest in Singapore stocks long enough, you’ll notice a pattern. Whenever the Straits Times Index (STI) hits a new high, confidence and anxiety rise together. Some investors feel invincible. Others freeze, convinced that buying now means walking straight into the next crash. So, can money still be made when the STI is at
Dear readers, the Straits Times Index (STI), Singapore’s benchmark stock market index, closed at 4,849.10 on 16 January 2026. Based on the Relative Strength Index (RSI), the Straits Times Index stocks are currently in the overbought region, indicating strong bullish sentiment among investors toward the STI and Singapore equities. As at 16 January 2026, the
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Stock markets move in cycles of optimism and caution. Long rallies often feel unstoppable, yet history shows that periods of strong gains are frequently followed by corrections—temporary but sometimes sharp pullbacks that reset valuations and investor expectations. For investors watching global equities and Singapore-listed companies, understanding the forces that can trigger a correction is essential
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