Financial markets
Beyond the hub: Singapore’s strategic choice in the age of capital geofencing
With index freezes in Jakarta and new investment curbs in Washington, Singapore must evolve into a key node for compliant Asean investment
Gold is a ‘Bad Feeling’ asset; Bitcoin is a ‘Good Feeling’ asset
Why the precious metal took off during troubled times while the cryptocurrency faceplanted in front of punters
What does ‘responsible investing’ even mean anymore?
An uncertain geopolitical world and increasing instability in the global economic order are complicating matters
Be careful what you wish for on a weaker US dollar
The greenback’s index against the most-traded currencies has dropped to its weakest since early 2022 – worse could happen yet
The twin ‘factories’ spurring global growth are both at risk
Sustainability of the AI-driven investment boom and China’s export machine is uncertain
Macquarie ranks Malaysia’s market as its top pick among 5 Asean countries
The Australian bank cites politics, currency strength and corporate capital expenditure
Forward guidance: Why it matters and how to get it right
With clear communication on anticipated earnings and business strategies, listed companies can signal confidence and build credibility
India needs to import more capital and export fewer workers
Despite strong headline growth numbers, the country is slipping from the global spotlight