As the Federal Reserve nears a new cycle of interest rate cuts, global capital is surging into Southeast Asian markets in search of fresh growth opportunities. This influx of investment has led to a significant uptick in foreign inflows, marking a fifth consecutive week of gains, according to Bloomberg. Concurrently, the MSCI Asean Index has reached its highest trading levels since April 2022.
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Last week, the U.S. ADP report and non-farm payroll data for August were released, indicating a slowdown in the labor market.
– Private employment: 99k (Actual), 145k (Expected);
– Non farm payrolls: 142k (Actual), 165k (Expected);
– Unemployment rate: 4.2% (2024/8) , 3.7% (2023/8).
Investor concerns about a potential recession in the U.S. have intensified, leading to a collective decline in the three major U.S. stock...

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Central Bank actions can significantly influence market movements. On September 18, the US Federal Reserve is expected to unveil the first of what many analysts believe will be a series of interest rate reductions.
This anticipated easing has been a key driver behind the recent strong performance in share markets, both in the US and globally. However, despite the near certainty of lower interest rates, predicting market responses remains challeng...

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As of September 10, Pfizer's stock price has risen by about 7% since June 2024, which could be just the beginning of its growth momentum. The pharmaceutical giant's non-COVID product line has performed strongly, and Wall Street analysts are predicting that its earnings per share will bottom out in fiscal year 2024, indicating that Pfizer's recovery is just starting.
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YTL, the infrastructure developer, is getting investigated under Section 18 (MACC Act) by the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) regarding payment claims involving false information totaling up to 2.7 billion ringgit in relation to the 1Bestarinet service tender that was given to YTL Communications in 2011. Investigations have raised concerns about the project's execution and financial handling, leading to a significant drop in in...

Star Plus Legend Holdings' impressive ROE and its policy of reinvesting all profits back into the business have contributed to its strong earnings growth. Analyst forecasts suggest that the company's earnings will continue to expand.

There's a common belief that Federal Reserve rate cuts may boost Bitcoin's price. While this idea has merit, it's too simplistic. With rate cuts now happening, let's delve deeper:
- Why do rate cuts affect Bitcoin's price?
- Does Bitcoin always rise immediately after a rate cut?
- How much can rate cuts boost Bitcoin's price?
These questions are crucial for our investment strategy. Let's explore them in this article.
Rate cuts: Boosting liquidity and ...