Bond Revolution In Singapore : Remembering 2008

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Reading something I wrote 6 years ago feels like I am reading something for the first time. By a stroke of luck, I found an old blog of mine with an entry back… Continue reading

SINGAPORE EQUITY DIGEST – BUYBACK CANDIDATES

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This post was written for http://www.hnworth.com, a site targeting high net worth individuals in Singapore. In it I have compiled a useful list of companies that are potential buyback candidates. Have fun reading… Continue reading

Equity Monday : FOMC, the 5 Diamond Edition

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After 3 diamonds, the Hindenburg ship refuses to let up, adding 2 more diamonds to make it this a 5 star edition. https://tradehaven.net/market/equity-wednesday-the-hindenburg-buy-omen/ Aug – Dec 2014 The last time we had this… Continue reading

Singapore Equity and Bond Market Buzz and Round Up

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Bond markets paralysed for the week ending on a jittery note as Swiber and Vallianz announced a suspension of their stocks and bonds on Friday. Of all the issues, Swiber and Vallianz would… Continue reading

China Update

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CSI 300 Index and its amazing run from mid Nov. Big news this week. Dec. 9 (Bloomberg) — China stepped up efforts to curb the expansion of opaque local-government debt, sparking a tumble… Continue reading

AUD UPDATE

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Highest probability of a rate cut in the next 12 months according to the Credit Suisse RBA chance of priced moves in next 12 months for a 0.31% cut. Thus we saw AUDUSD… Continue reading

Bonds In Conversation : Bond Market Winter

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AAA bonds giving 25% returns ? Yes. You got it. US 30 year treasuries would be a tough act to beat this year. http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2014-12-11/u-s-30-year-bonds-head-for-best-year-since-2011-before-auction.html Chart of my favourite TLT US ETF that is… Continue reading

A Chinese Astrological Perspective : Shinzo Abe Will Win The Bitter Pill

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We have a snap election in Japan this weekend where incumbent Prime Minister Abe hopes to cement his political mandate and gain approval to rule another 4 years after just 2 years in… Continue reading

Equity Wednesday : The Hindenburg Buy Omen

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Tired of all the Hindenburg Omens we have had over the years and decided it is perhaps time to put a positive slant to it. Behold, the Hindenburg BUY Omen. Yes. The recent… Continue reading

FX Thoughts : Wow !

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I am not cowering under my duvet because I had to cut my USDJPY last week at 120 and I not running away from my FX remissness. But is does serve a reminder… Continue reading