Category Archive: Market

Ad Hoc Commentary – debt ceiling relief by Polanizati​on?

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Even great ideas like the American Idol start suffering from viewer fatigue after the 12th inning: “…Total viewers equaled 14.3 million — the first time a finale has not reached the 20-million mark… Continue reading →

SGD Rates and Bonds Weekly

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Economic News Aug Industrial Production -1.4% MoM vs expected 0.4%. Aug Industrial Production 3.5% YoY vs expected 4.9%   IRS   Quiet into the month end and choking on the US govt partial… Continue reading →

SGD New Issue Alert : Centurion

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CENTURION CORP SGD 3 YR ISSUE – UPDATE #1*** New Centurion Corp SGD 3yr issue announced on the back of strong response to roadshow in Singapore Initial price guidance @ 5.5% area Size:… Continue reading →

Who Shot The Taper ?

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The ShutDown did. Anyone who mentions Taper now better crawl into a deep, dark and dank hole and hide. Struck by a rare moment of perspicacity, I realise that the Taper is OFF… Continue reading →

Random Thoughts : Finders Keepers ?

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We like to read all these stories of crimes and punishment which are becoming a daily staple in the papers.  It is virtually impossible to keep up with the number of corruption cases… Continue reading →

Monday Prayers & Month End Markets Thoughts

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When you read religion thrown into the headlines with politics, you know there could be trouble ahead. China is finally acknowledging their moral decline and obsession with money culture. Enough for their President… Continue reading →

Partial Government ? 1 Day ? 2 Days ?

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Partial government for 1-2 days ? Can’t be as bad as a Tube strike or milk or fuel strike right ? Or even the garbage strikes they had Europe. Obama just about shot himself… Continue reading →

SINGAPORE : Blast From the Past And The Oct MPS

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Look what the cat dragged out yesterday from the old book pile. I must have nicked this some 2 decades ago from either my grandparents or my auntie’s troves even though it has… Continue reading →

Silence is Golden : Gold in the coming weeks

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I have been silent on gold for some time now for I realise it has become an emotional topic even amongst friends, and it is not a subject for light hearted discussions with… Continue reading →

Rosy Ending to Q3 Part 2 : Not A Single Doji

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Not a single doji in sight for the monthly candles. The quarter will end in a nice way given the Hindenburg omen expires tomorrow ! Examining the quarterly performance, we find Nikkei and… Continue reading →