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As a Singaporean investor focusing on the US stock and ETF markets, I often face the added complexity of currency exchange rates. Since the US dollar (USD) is strong right now, largely due to the Federal Reserve's hawkish stance, it has been trading at approximately 1 USD to 1.363 SGD. This makes converting my Singapore dollars (SGD) into USD less favorable at the moment. Current Strategy: Holding Off on Conversions To mitigate the impact of the strong USD, I’m currently investing only with the USD I already hold in money market funds rather than converting fresh SGD into USD. These funds not only preserve my USD capital but also provide a small return, allowing me to maintain liquidity for potential investment opportunities. Considerations Before Buying Stocks The strong USD presents a di

This week’s market recovery, led by Big Tech, reflects investor preference for certainty amidst limited surprises in risk sentiment. With Apple (+4.42%) and NVIDIA (+8.55%) leading gains, the sector’s resilience remains evident as money flows into secure options ahead of next month’s presidential transition. Tesla’s evolving dynamics—its strong correlation with cryptocurrencies, options trading dominance, and geopolitical ties—underscore its unique position. Expectations for 2025, including new models and Robotaxi operations, highlight Tesla’s growth focus despite potential profitability challenges. Meanwhile, NVDA’s $NVIDIA(NVDA)$current consolidation phase signals a market shift toward broader AI opportunities. Investors eyeing upside may need

On Thu, 26 Dec 2024 as traders approach another pivotal day for US markets, there are two crucial economic data releases that could sway market dynamics, amidst simmering concerns about inflation creeping back in 2025. (1) Spotlight will be on US weekly jobless claims report, that serves as a key indicator of the labour market's health. US Weekly Jobless Claims - Recap. For week ended 14 Dec 2024, initial claims decreased by -22,000 to 220,000 versus economists’ expectations of 230,000 claims. (see below) The data did not cause too any alarm to US market. In fact, it acted like a cushion to soften further fall out from Wednesday. That was when Fed chairman Mr Powell post FOMC press conference, rocked US market to the core, causing a plunge on Wed, 18 December 2024. (2) Additionally, the 7-

Hello Tigers!After enjoying the joyful Christmas holiday, we are also about to bid farewell to 2024 and welcome 2025.2024 has been a milestone year for the cryptocurrency industry. Today, let's review some of the significant events in the cryptocurrency market in 2024 that are worth remembering, and let's see the market's views on whether Bitcoin and cryptocurrencies can continue to shine in 2025. [Evil]Looking back on Bitcoin's journey in 2024!In 2024, the cryptocurrency industry experienced several important events, including the listing of $Bitcoin(BTC.USD.CC)$ and $Ethereum(ETH.USD.CC)$ spot ETFs, Bitcoin halving, the Federal Reserve's interest rate cut cycle, and the first "crypto preside

The "Santa rally," a well-documented stock market phenomenon occurring in the last week of December and the first two trading days of January, has long captured the imagination of investors. Often fueled by holiday cheer, lighter trading volumes, and portfolio rebalancing, this rally can provide a final push to the year’s gains. But as we await its kickoff, the question on everyone’s mind is: Who will ignite the market tonight? Understanding the Santa Rally The Santa rally is more than just market folklore. Historically, the S&P 500 has delivered an average gain of 1.3% during this period, according to data spanning several decades. While past performance is no guarantee of future results, the Santa rally often coincides with a mix of favorable seasonal and technical factors. Key Drive

As $Apple(AAPL)$ continues to hit record highs, its market cap has now reached $3.92 trillion. To reach a $4 trillion market capitalization, Apple's stock price would need to rise by approximately $6, reaching around $265. With only four trading days left in the year, can Apple hit $4 trillion before year-end?Wedbush Securities stated on Monday that Apple’s newly launched iPhone 16 series is set to experience a strong holiday sales season this year. Moreover, the "most important" component of Apple Intelligence has just started rolling out to the market.Wedbush reiterated its "Outperform" rating on Apple stock with a target price of $300, implying a total market cap of $4.5 trillion.He also believes that with an AI-driven Apple smart upgrade cycle

On Thu, 26 Dec 2024 as traders approach another pivotal day for US markets, there are two crucial economic data releases that could sway market dynamics, amidst simmering concerns about inflation creeping back in 2025. (1) Spotlight will be on US weekly jobless claims report, that serves as a key indicator of the labour market's health. US Weekly Jobless Claims - Recap. For week ended 14 Dec 2024, initial claims decreased by -22,000 to 220,000 versus economists’ expectations of 230,000 claims. (see below) The data did not cause too any alarm to US market. In fact, it acted like a cushion to soften further fall out from Wednesday. That was when Fed chairman Mr Powell post FOMC press conference, rocked US market to the core, causing a plunge on Wed, 18 December 2024. (2) Additionally, the 7-