Today marks the celebration of Eid al-Fitr, widely known as Hari Raya Aidilfitri in Malaysia and Singapore. Both countries are known for their cultural diversity, with people from various ethnic backgrounds coexisting harmoniously. The celebration marks the end of Ramadan, the Islamic holy month of fasting. During Eid al-Fitr, Muslims gather with family and friends…

Is it reasonable to trust the data? I understand why anyone would maintain a level of skepticism across the board regarding the reliability of data claiming to provide meaningful insights into the cost of living globally. In this part of the world where I live and work, key costs like grocery prices and housing costs…

I will keep this post short and sweet as usual. My favorite benchmark S&P 500 posted its worst weekly performance of the year and only its fourth overall negative week of 2024. The decline was primarily driven by strong economic data on the labor market, which increased bets that the Federal Reserve would be in…

I periodically recycle old posts on my blog to ensure that new clients can benefit from valuable content they may have missed. Today, I’m revisiting a post on global diversification for those interested in navigating the global markets. Over the years, I have delivered presentations on global market opportunities at numerous events. Typically, I pose…

This article on gold from Portfolio Adviser might capture the interest of some of my investors, especially those who have been taken aback by the recent surge in the value of the yellow metal. Yeah, you can probably write a better story for yourself if you have a fondness for glittering treasures and who have…