Japan's core inflation hits 19-month high, keeping alive BOJ rate-hike bets
"The BOJ will likely see scope to raise interest rates on the view price conditions are moving in line with its forecast."
Bitcoin Slumps Below $94K, but One Analyst Says $500K Forecast Remains in Play
In early afternoon trading hours, bitcoin was trading at $93,600, lower by 2% over the past 24 hours and off 10% over the past week.
Safe-haven gold hovers near record high on Trump tariff worries
Spot gold held steady at US$2,932.35 an ounce, as at 0019 GMT, moving closer to a record high of US$2,942.70 it hit last week.
PM Wong unveils bumper SG60 Budget for all Singaporeans
The broad suite of measures announced tally up to a record $143.1 billion, an increase from the $134.2 billion spent in the 2024 financial year.
Card-issuing banks in Singapore to require additional verification for mobile wallet users
“Major card-issuing banks have adjusted their fraud surveillance measures in response and have prevented $53.9 million of losses in Q4 2024,”
Goldman says AI could be a $200 billion game changer for China markets.
We estimate widespread AI adoption could boost Chinese [earnings per share] by 2.5% [per] year over the next decade.
Strong start to 2025 new private home sales as new launches hit market
New home sales, excluding executive condominiums (ECs), jumped more than fivefold to 1,083 units from just 203 units in December 2024,
Budget 2025: Each Singaporean household to get $800 in CDC vouchers
He said the Government had been providing greater support over the past two years to cushion the impact of rising costs on Singaporeans.
How Much Your MediShield Life Premiums Will Be Going Up From April 2025
It is also worthwhile to note that the MediShield Life Fund is operating at a 100% loss ratio across the last 4 years.
Trends among high net worth individuals highlight insurance integration in portfolios
The study indicates that 70% of participants have incorporated insurance into their asset portfolios, with 30% dedicating 11% or more of their assets to insurance products.
29,000 older HDB flats to be upgraded in latest round of Home Improvement Programme
371 blocks chosen for upgrades are located in estates that include Choa Chu Kang, Pasir Ris, Tampines and Jurong West, and more than $407 million for the works is allocated.
Australia set for first rate cut since 2020 as trade risks mount
A majority expect the Reserve Bank to finally embark on easing on Feb 18 with a 25 basis-point reduction in the cash rate to 4.1 per cent.