Tag Archive: SIBOR

A Bit on the Repo Market Fiasco, SOFR, SORA – Why It Matters But You Don’t Know Yet

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Absurdity rules the world as wildfires rage on all continents (Alaska, Congo, Greece, Indonesia, Amazon, Australia, Siberia etc) of the world except Antarctica and vapers are turning to cigarettes to wean themselves off… Continue reading

Nobody is Going to Actually Notice if Sibor is Higher

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Happy versus Unhappy People World happiness levels are at a 10 year low, according to a Gallup survey, as US stock markets powered to a record high on this Autumn Equinox. Yes, we… Continue reading

A Tribute to the Traders of the Singapore Bond Market

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photo courtesy of Mr P.Tham   Who would have thought that chopping onions would be the perfect catalyst for the inspiration to write a post to applaud the Singapore bond market traders? Yes,… Continue reading

Not Really About The Singapore Spring Monetary Policy Statement

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April 2018 is probably the best month to have a non-G3(+China) central bank meeting because no one would be paying much attention to you in such times of market upheaval amidst geopolitical uncertainties.… Continue reading

Singapore Rates and Currency Outlook 2018 : The Existential Crisis

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photo courtesy of Mr Percy T., Poland * 2017 has been a good and bountiful year prospering many a Singaporean *  Singapore is a rare case in Asia where the currency has appreciated… Continue reading

Missing Out on En Blocs and Singapore’s October Monetary Policy Statement

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Photo courtesy of Mr K.C.Kan, Nepal. Most Singaporeans are missing out on the en bloc mania as disconnect in property prices emerge between the real market and the en bloc market It still… Continue reading

Welcome, 1% SIBOR. It Is For Real This Time.

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Appetide Cafe   It is Oxley on our minds this week when you can have the free papers devoting 10 pages to the Oxley saga that I am ashamed to admit I little… Continue reading

Ignorance Is Bliss In Singapore Bond Markets

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Over a chat with some smart people, I got to thinking how some people are too smart for their own good, not as an admission of any intellectual inferiority but plain commonsense that… Continue reading

2017 Singapore Rates Outlook : Falling Down The Rabbit Hole

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Photo courtesy of Ms Jeannie Tan, S.F.   2016 Has Been A Year To Forget So we emerged bleary eyed from 2015 into a dream state in 2016 and now to go down… Continue reading

SGD Monthly Snapshot : Did Somebody Die In June ?

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Economic Data In May 2 June May PMI 49.8 vs 49.7 expected May Electronics Sector Index 49.1 vs 49.5 previous 3 June Nikkei Singapore PMI 50.1 vs 49.4 previous 7 June May Foreign… Continue reading