Market Pulse is a monthly series that aims to provide useful insights for savings and investments based on the tools that I reference every month. 1a. Inflation & PCE Index Although the Consumer Price Index (CPI) is widely watched, the Federal Reserve preferred inflation gauge is actually the Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) index. This is because it … [Read more...] about Market Pulse – November 2023
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Activities For October 2023
The month of October has been a busy month for me, with tons of activities. I am definitely looking forward to the chance to wind down a little bit in the last two months of the year. Allocated for Nov 2023 SSB, Applying for Dec 2023 SSB I was successful in getting allocated my small $10,000 worth of November 2023 Singapore Savings Bonds that I applied for. If … [Read more...] about Activities For October 2023
Market Pulse – October 2023
Market Pulse is a monthly blog series that aims to provide useful insights for savings and investments based on the tools that I reference every month. 1a. Inflation & PCE Index Although the Consumer Price Index (CPI) is widely watched, the Federal Reserve preferred inflation gauge is actually the Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) index. This is because it … [Read more...] about Market Pulse – October 2023
REITs Watch – More Pain Ahead (October 2023)
Let's take a closer look at the current state of Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) in Singapore amidst the backdrop of the high-interest rate situation. In recent times, they have become less favourable investments when compared to the attractive rates offered by risk-free instruments such as Singapore Savings Bonds (3.21% for November 2023) and fixed deposits … [Read more...] about REITs Watch – More Pain Ahead (October 2023)
Market Pulse – September 2023
Market Pulse is a monthly blog series that aims to provide useful insights for savings and investments based on the tools that I reference every month. 1a. Inflation & PCE Index Although the Consumer Price Index (CPI) is widely watched, the Federal Reserve preferred inflation gauge is the Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) index. Even though both are price … [Read more...] about Market Pulse – September 2023