
Trump signs executive order promoting crypto, paving way for digital asset stockpile
President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Thursday that includes working toward developing a national digital asset stockpile.

China urges state-backed funds to buy more stocks amid market slump, falling bond yields
A pilot program, due to kick off in the first half of this year, will channel at least 100 billion yuan ($13.75 billion) from insurers to long-term stock investment,

S&P 500 hits record high with boost from Netflix results, AI investment plan
The technology sector was the biggest gainer among the S&P 500‘s 11 major industry indexes with hefty boosts from AI chip leader Nvidia and Microsoft.

Trump delivers fresh tariff threats against EU and China
Trump had previously threatened a 10% duty on Chinese imports because of the trade, but realigned that with the Feb. 1 deadline.

$Trump And $Melania Suddenly Crash As Bitcoin Price Dives
Trump's memecoin has dropped 30% over the last 24 hours while $melania is down more than 50% after both coins rocketed higher following their release.

Chinese Stocks Rise as Trump Holds Off on Day-One Tariffs
The Hang Seng China Enterprises Index was up 1.3% as of the mid-day trading break on Tuesday.

What strategies can Singapore investors pursue in the Year of the Snake?
UOB suggests focusing on building a diversified portfolio and seizing tactical opportunities in tech and financial stocks in 2025, amid the uncertainty of a Trump 2.0 presidency

China tech stock hedges cheapen before Trump becomes president
Companies in the tech gauge now trade for about 15 times estimated earnings for the 12 months,

Major housing policy moves unlikely so soon after rollout of new BTO classification, enhanced grants
More time is needed for new policies to take effect before considering new initiatives, observers say

Singapore dollar set to weaken as MAS pivot comes into focus, say analysts
The Singapore dollar is already near a two-year low against the US dollar, and options data shows trading of bearish wagers is dominating the market

CPF Special Account closed for those aged 55 & above on Jan. 19
Any remaining savings in the SA have been transferred to their OA, where they will earn 2.5 per cent interest a year.

Trump plans crypto-friendly orders in first few days in power: Sources
If implemented by the relevant regulators, Trump’s expected policy directives have the potential to push cryptocurrencies into the mainstream,