ESG funds hit by worst-ever redemptions as backlash deepens
In the US, ESG fund managers suffered almost US$20 billion of withdrawals last year, a Morningstar report published earlier this month showed.
Bitcoin tumbles to $91k, Ether tanks as Trump tariffs rattle crypto
Trump’s tariffs largely offset the prospect of friendlier crypto regulations under the 47th President.
US dollar jumps against Singapore dollar, stocks slump as Trump tariffs trigger trade war fear
The greenback surge also drove the Singapore dollar down 0.9 per cent to 1.3686 per US dollar as at 9.58am.
Budget 2025: PM Wong to deliver Feb 18 speech at 3.30pm
The cost of living and job security are among the concerns that will likely be addressed in PM Wong’s first Budget as prime minister.
Japan's underlying inflation approaching 2%, economy minister says
Speaking in parliament, Akazawa also said households face even higher inflation that is driven more by cost-push factors, such as rising import prices.
Canada announces retaliatory tariffs on long-time ally
Canada will retaliate against President Donald Trump's new tariffs with 25% levies on a raft of U.S. imports,
Why many people think having over $600k is enough to retire on
Those polled said this was a comfortable sum, presumably because it would enable a person to have $2,500 a month to pay for their expenses from age 65 to 85.
Trump tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China begin Saturday, White House says
Trump will be implementing 25% tariffs on Mexico and Canada as well as a 10% duty on China,
US inflation rises in December; consumer spending accelerates
The Fed has forecast only two rate cuts this year, down from the four it had projected in September.
Eurozone bond yields, euro steady after ECB rate cut
The euro was down 0.2 per cent against the US dollar at US$1.0403, broadly in line with where it was trading before the decision.
SEC Approves Bitwise Spot Bitcoin and Ethereum ETF
SEC had granted accelerated approval to Bitwise's Bitcoin and Ethereum ETF, just over a month after approving similar products filed by Hashdex and Franklin Templeton.
Condo sizes shrank in past 15 years as developers sought to keep prices manageable
Islandwide, the median size of non-landed new condos has dropped 10.6 per cent to 904 sq ft in 2024 from 1,012 sq ft in 2010, according to Cushman & Wakefield,