The Malaysian ringgit is finally showing signs of a meaningful turnaround. For much of the past five decades, the currency trended weaker, reflecting slower industrial growth and widening economic gaps […]
Why Has Gold Become Popular Recently? Many countries have been gradually diversifying their reserves away from U.S. Treasuries and reducing reliance on the U.S. dollar. This trend accelerated after Russia’s […]
Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly emerging as a central economic and technological force in 2026. Once a speculative buzzword, AI is now reshaping industries, driven by decisive corporate execution and […]
As global markets transition into 2026, investors face a landscape driven by valuations, technology, and regional shifts. While volatility is likely to persist, earnings growth, emerging market tailwinds, and income-generating […]
Market Review (December 2025) The MSCI Asia Pacific Ex-Japan Index (+2.7%) dashed past the MSCI World Index (+0.7%) for a decisive lead to close off 2025, as the Asia Pacific […]
Venezuela holds an estimated 18–19% of global proven oil reserves, the largest in the world; however, the majority of these reserves are heavy and extra-heavy crude, which are costly and […]
Market Review (November 2025) The MSCI Asia Pacific Ex-Japan Index (-3.0%) broke its 2-month hot streak and tumbled against the MSCI World Index (+0.2%) as key Asian powerhouses led to […]
What Is Sustainable Finance? At its core, sustainable finance refers to financial activities that take environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors into account. In other words, when investments are made, […]
2025 has been a strong year for U.S. equities, with the S&P 500 up 17.5% and the Nasdaq up 22.6% year-to-date as of 10 December 2025. This underscores technology’s continued […]
The Hong Kong/China markets have softened in recent months, as concerns over an AI-related capex bubble and a less favorable outlook for Fed rate cuts triggered sharp global equity pullbacks, […]
