by chung chinyi | Jul 7, 2025 | Uncategorized
Singapore Mortgage Market Analysis 2025-2026: Applying US Predictions to Local Context Executive Summary While the US mortgage market faces challenging conditions with rates stuck in the 6% range, Singapore presents a markedly different landscape. Current Singapore...
by chung chinyi | Jul 7, 2025 | Uncategorized
Major Events This Week: Wednesday, July 9: The deadline for President Trump’s 90-day pause on “reciprocal” tariffs expires, potentially affecting countries that haven’t negotiated new trade deals Tuesday-Friday: Amazon Prime Day extended to...
by chung chinyi | Jul 6, 2025 | Uncategorized
Singapore’s interest rate environment in H2 2025 is characterized by a unique divergence from global trends. While the US Federal Reserve is expected to cut rates, Singapore’s Monetary Authority (MAS) has already implemented monetary easing through...
by chung chinyi | Jul 6, 2025 | Uncategorized
Singapore Cryptocurrency Market Analysis: H2 2025 Trends & Expectations Executive Summary Singapore’s cryptocurrency market in the second half of 2025 presents a unique landscape shaped by stringent regulatory reforms, strong institutional adoption, and the...
by chung chinyi | Jul 6, 2025 | Uncategorized
Ikea’s decision to slash restaurant prices by 50% on weekdays represents a sophisticated retail strategy that leverages food as a loss leader to drive traffic, increase dwell time, and ultimately boost furniture sales. When applied to Singapore’s unique...
by chung chinyi | Jul 6, 2025 | Uncategorized
Food Emergency Fund Recommendations: The average U.S. household should have $1,588 to $3,176 set aside for food in their emergency fund (covering 3-6 months of expenses) This is based on average annual food spending of nearly $10,000 ($6,053 on groceries and $3,933 on...