Bonds: The Credit Cheat sheet: Your 2026 Credit Playbook
We summarise the latest happenings in the bond space and highlight how you should position your fixed-income portfolio for 2026!
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We summarise the latest happenings in the bond space and highlight how you should position your fixed-income portfolio for 2026!
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The Credit Cheat Sheet: Your 2026 Credit Playbook | FSMOne Singapore
We summarise the latest happenings in the bond space and highlight how you should position your fixed-income portfolio for 2026!
iFAST Daily Brew βοΈ - 5 January 2026
Wall Street ended mixed; Hong Kong stocks made a strong start to 2026
πΊπΈ S&P 500: 6,866 (0.20%) π
πΊπΈ NASDAQ: 23,251 (-0.02%) π
πͺπΊ STOXX 600: 597 (0.67%) π
π―π΅ Nikkei 225: 50,390 (0.00%) Market Closed
ππ° Hang Seng: 26,419 (2.76%) π
π¨π³ CSI 300: 4,638 (0.00%) Market Closed
πΈπ¬ STI: 4,657 (0.21%) π
3 Things You Need To Know
1. The US has detained Venezuelaβs NicolΓ‘s Maduro in New York while power has shifted to VP Delcy RodrΓguez, as Washington signals it wants influence, especially over oil rather than boots on the ground, leaving Venezuelaβs future highly uncertain.
2. Chinaβs AI chip drive got a fresh boost as GPU designer Shanghai Biren surged nearly 76% on its Hong Kong debut. The USD 717m float was swamped by demand, as a wave of China AI flotations gathers pace, with MiniMax, Zhipu, and Baiduβs AI chip unit filing.
3. Markets displayed resilience heading into 2026, with European equities at records and US indices near highs despite AI bubble fears and geopolitical tensions, but investors should position cautiously for potential volatility.
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Wall Street ended mixed; Hong Kong stocks made a strong start to 2026
πΊπΈ S&P 500: 6,866 (0.20%) π
πΊπΈ NASDAQ: 23,251 (-0.02%) π
πͺπΊ STOXX 600: 597 (0.67%) π
π―π΅ Nikkei 225: 50,390 (0.00%) Market Closed
ππ° Hang Seng: 26,419 (2.76%) π
π¨π³ CSI 300: 4,638 (0.00%) Market Closed
πΈπ¬ STI: 4,657 (0.21%) π
3 Things You Need To Know
1. The US has detained Venezuelaβs NicolΓ‘s Maduro in New York while power has shifted to VP Delcy RodrΓguez, as Washington signals it wants influence, especially over oil rather than boots on the ground, leaving Venezuelaβs future highly uncertain.
2. Chinaβs AI chip drive got a fresh boost as GPU designer Shanghai Biren surged nearly 76% on its Hong Kong debut. The USD 717m float was swamped by demand, as a wave of China AI flotations gathers pace, with MiniMax, Zhipu, and Baiduβs AI chip unit filing.
3. Markets displayed resilience heading into 2026, with European equities at records and US indices near highs despite AI bubble fears and geopolitical tensions, but investors should position cautiously for potential volatility.
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iFAST Daily Brew βοΈ - 6 January 2026
Global stocks started the first full week of 2026 with strength; rally on AI and tech optimism
πΊπΈ S&P 500: 6,909 (0.64%) π
πΊπΈ NASDAQ: 23,411 (0.69%) π
πͺπΊ STOXX 600: 602 (0.94%) π
π―π΅ Nikkei 225: 51,885 (2.97%) π
ππ° Hang Seng: 26,407 (0.03%) π
π¨π³ CSI 300: 4,726 (1.90%) π
πΈπ¬ STI: 4,681 (0.52%) π
3 Things You Need To Know
1. Jensen Huang said Nvidiaβs next-gen Rubin data-centre chips are on track for release this year, with customers set to trial them soon. Rubin is billed as faster for training and inference than Blackwell. Nvidia also unveiled new tools for autonomous cars and robots.
2. OECD members agreed to carve US multinationals out of the 15% global minimum tax, after Trump pulled the US from the pact, while other countries are effectively blocked from imposing βtop-upβ taxes on US groupsβ foreign subsidiaries.
3. Asia market is rallying, driven by supportive liquidity conditions, with tech leading gains. Investors are leaning into the view that earnings visibility still outweighs macro fears, keeping sentiment constructive.
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Global stocks started the first full week of 2026 with strength; rally on AI and tech optimism
πΊπΈ S&P 500: 6,909 (0.64%) π
πΊπΈ NASDAQ: 23,411 (0.69%) π
πͺπΊ STOXX 600: 602 (0.94%) π
π―π΅ Nikkei 225: 51,885 (2.97%) π
ππ° Hang Seng: 26,407 (0.03%) π
π¨π³ CSI 300: 4,726 (1.90%) π
πΈπ¬ STI: 4,681 (0.52%) π
3 Things You Need To Know
1. Jensen Huang said Nvidiaβs next-gen Rubin data-centre chips are on track for release this year, with customers set to trial them soon. Rubin is billed as faster for training and inference than Blackwell. Nvidia also unveiled new tools for autonomous cars and robots.
2. OECD members agreed to carve US multinationals out of the 15% global minimum tax, after Trump pulled the US from the pact, while other countries are effectively blocked from imposing βtop-upβ taxes on US groupsβ foreign subsidiaries.
3. Asia market is rallying, driven by supportive liquidity conditions, with tech leading gains. Investors are leaning into the view that earnings visibility still outweighs macro fears, keeping sentiment constructive.
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iFAST Daily Brew βοΈ - 7 January 2026
S&P 500 clocked fresh highs; Chinese stocks rally to a four-year high in a tech-driven rebound
πΊπΈ S&P 500: 6,951 (0.63%) π
πΊπΈ NASDAQ: 23,559 (0.65%) π
πͺπΊ STOXX 600: 606 (0.58%) π
π―π΅ Nikkei 225: 52,571 (1.32%) π
ππ° Hang Seng: 26,712 (1.38%) π
π¨π³ CSI 300: 4,799 (1.55%) π
πΈπ¬ STI: 4,740 (1.27%) π
3 Things You Need To Know
1. AMD launched its MI440X AI chip at CES, targeting smaller corporate data centres and emphasising on-premise deployments to keep data in-house, competing with Nvidiaβs market dominance.
2. Oil rose as traders assessed the potential 2026 surplus and Venezuela uncertainty after Maduroβs capture, as easing sanctions could boost Venezuelaβs ~1.1 mbpd output and 303 bn barrels of reserves. Still, significant gains would require years and capital.
3. Chinaβs rally is expanding into a noticeable shift toward Chinese tech stocks, as investors seek cheaper AI exposure than frothy US peers. A stronger yuan and increased expectations for 2026 policy support are propelling this trend, although the momentum seems increasingly stretched.
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S&P 500 clocked fresh highs; Chinese stocks rally to a four-year high in a tech-driven rebound
πΊπΈ S&P 500: 6,951 (0.63%) π
πΊπΈ NASDAQ: 23,559 (0.65%) π
πͺπΊ STOXX 600: 606 (0.58%) π
π―π΅ Nikkei 225: 52,571 (1.32%) π
ππ° Hang Seng: 26,712 (1.38%) π
π¨π³ CSI 300: 4,799 (1.55%) π
πΈπ¬ STI: 4,740 (1.27%) π
3 Things You Need To Know
1. AMD launched its MI440X AI chip at CES, targeting smaller corporate data centres and emphasising on-premise deployments to keep data in-house, competing with Nvidiaβs market dominance.
2. Oil rose as traders assessed the potential 2026 surplus and Venezuela uncertainty after Maduroβs capture, as easing sanctions could boost Venezuelaβs ~1.1 mbpd output and 303 bn barrels of reserves. Still, significant gains would require years and capital.
3. Chinaβs rally is expanding into a noticeable shift toward Chinese tech stocks, as investors seek cheaper AI exposure than frothy US peers. A stronger yuan and increased expectations for 2026 policy support are propelling this trend, although the momentum seems increasingly stretched.
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In this episode of How To Adult, Joshua Chim, General Manager of FSMOne, joins Sherine and Charmaine to share beginner investing tips, common money mistakes, and realistic goals investors can set as they start their investing journey.
Watch the full episode here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uRIPhB0G0IA
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Things I Wish I Knew Before I Started Investing | How To Adult Ep.6 (Part 4)
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In this episode of How To Adult, Joshuaβ¦
iFAST Daily Brew βοΈ - 8 January 2026
Wall Street mixed as investors weigh latest labour data; China stocks started to lose momentum on rising Sino-Japan tensions
πΊπΈ S&P 500: 6,927 (-0.34%) π
πΊπΈ NASDAQ: 23,594 (0.16%) π
πͺπΊ STOXX 600: 605 (-0.04%) π
π―π΅ Nikkei 225: 52,014 (-1.06%) π
ππ° Hang Seng: 26,461 (-0.94%) π
π¨π³ CSI 300: 4,785 (-0.29%) π
πΈπ¬ STI: 4,748 (0.16%) π
3 Things You Need To Know
1. Washington plans to control Venezuelaβs oil sales indefinitely, depositing proceeds in US Treasury accounts to fund rebuilding and shield revenues from creditors, said Energy Secretary Chris Wright.
2. Trump pressured US defence contractors, warning they might lose Pentagon contracts if they don't increase investment in manufacturing and R&D. He called for halting dividends and buybacks, proposing a USD5 million salary cap for executives until performance improves.
3. Markets are betting that the jobs report indicates a cooling labour market rather than a collapse, which would keep the Fed on hold in January following Decemberβs rate cut.
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Wall Street mixed as investors weigh latest labour data; China stocks started to lose momentum on rising Sino-Japan tensions
πΊπΈ S&P 500: 6,927 (-0.34%) π
πΊπΈ NASDAQ: 23,594 (0.16%) π
πͺπΊ STOXX 600: 605 (-0.04%) π
π―π΅ Nikkei 225: 52,014 (-1.06%) π
ππ° Hang Seng: 26,461 (-0.94%) π
π¨π³ CSI 300: 4,785 (-0.29%) π
πΈπ¬ STI: 4,748 (0.16%) π
3 Things You Need To Know
1. Washington plans to control Venezuelaβs oil sales indefinitely, depositing proceeds in US Treasury accounts to fund rebuilding and shield revenues from creditors, said Energy Secretary Chris Wright.
2. Trump pressured US defence contractors, warning they might lose Pentagon contracts if they don't increase investment in manufacturing and R&D. He called for halting dividends and buybacks, proposing a USD5 million salary cap for executives until performance improves.
3. Markets are betting that the jobs report indicates a cooling labour market rather than a collapse, which would keep the Fed on hold in January following Decemberβs rate cut.
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Macro Research: Global Healthcare 2026: Defensive profile, but not defensively priced; Downgrade to 2.5 βNEUTRALβ
β’ Now, the MSCI World Health Care Index trades close to +2 standard deviations above its 10-year average, with the 2027 forward P/E at 16.5x, just shy of the fair P/E of 18x.
β’ Over the longer term, we expect that rising sales volumes will more than compensate for near-term margin contraction, driven by broader accessibility and greater adoption of these medicines. However, in the near term, margin pressure remains a key headwind for 2026 under the MFN policy.
β’ We downgrade our view on the Global Healthcare Index to 2.5 Stars βNeutralβ Rating to reflect the limited upside potential.
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β’ Now, the MSCI World Health Care Index trades close to +2 standard deviations above its 10-year average, with the 2027 forward P/E at 16.5x, just shy of the fair P/E of 18x.
β’ Over the longer term, we expect that rising sales volumes will more than compensate for near-term margin contraction, driven by broader accessibility and greater adoption of these medicines. However, in the near term, margin pressure remains a key headwind for 2026 under the MFN policy.
β’ We downgrade our view on the Global Healthcare Index to 2.5 Stars βNeutralβ Rating to reflect the limited upside potential.
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Global Healthcare 2026: Defensive profile, but not defensively priced; Downgrade to 2.5 βNEUTRALβ | FSMOne Singapore
As the US moves forward with MFN pricing, the pharmaceutical industry will need to navigate this new pricing paradigm carefully, balancing commercial sustainability with access obligations. In addition, current valuations leave limited room for upside, particularlyβ¦
iFAST Daily Brew βοΈ - 9 January 2026
Global stocks recede as investors brace for US employment data
πΊπΈ S&P 500: 6,927 (0.01%) π
πΊπΈ NASDAQ: 23,490 (-0.44%) π
πͺπΊ STOXX 600: 604 (-0.18%) π
π―π΅ Nikkei 225: 51,168 (-1.63%) π
ππ° Hang Seng: 26,151 (-1.17%) π
π¨π³ CSI 300: 4,746 (-0.82%) π
πΈπ¬ STI: 4,739 (-0.18%) π
3 Things You Need To Know
1. The US trade deficit fell 39% in Oct to USD29.4 bn, the lowest since 2009, due to a 3.2% drop in imports, mainly pharmaceuticals and non-monetary gold, and a 2.6% rise in exports. The delayed report highlights tariff-related volatility skewing GDP estimates.
2. Sources suggest China might authorise limited Nvidia H200 chip imports this quarter, excluding military, sensitive agencies, critical infrastructure, and SOEs, with Alibaba and ByteDance interested in buying over 200K chips.
3. Markets are taking a breather after an early-2026 rally, as investors await Fridayβs US jobs report amid Fed uncertainty and geopolitical risks.
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Global stocks recede as investors brace for US employment data
πΊπΈ S&P 500: 6,927 (0.01%) π
πΊπΈ NASDAQ: 23,490 (-0.44%) π
πͺπΊ STOXX 600: 604 (-0.18%) π
π―π΅ Nikkei 225: 51,168 (-1.63%) π
ππ° Hang Seng: 26,151 (-1.17%) π
π¨π³ CSI 300: 4,746 (-0.82%) π
πΈπ¬ STI: 4,739 (-0.18%) π
3 Things You Need To Know
1. The US trade deficit fell 39% in Oct to USD29.4 bn, the lowest since 2009, due to a 3.2% drop in imports, mainly pharmaceuticals and non-monetary gold, and a 2.6% rise in exports. The delayed report highlights tariff-related volatility skewing GDP estimates.
2. Sources suggest China might authorise limited Nvidia H200 chip imports this quarter, excluding military, sensitive agencies, critical infrastructure, and SOEs, with Alibaba and ByteDance interested in buying over 200K chips.
3. Markets are taking a breather after an early-2026 rally, as investors await Fridayβs US jobs report amid Fed uncertainty and geopolitical risks.
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Macro Research: Hong Kong 2026 Investment Outlook: Embracing Reflation and Technology Growth
β’ Hong Kong equities saw meaningful valuation expansion in 2025, driving the Hang Seng Index to multi-year highs; further gains will increasingly depend on earnings growth rather than multiple expansion.
β’ Robust southbound inflows and strong IPO fundraising reinforce market depth and investor confidence, providing continued support for Hong Kong equities into 2026.
β’ We are upgrading the Hong Kong stock marketβs rating from 3.0 stars to 3.5 stars, reflecting an βAttractiveβ outlook. We forecast the Hang Seng Index to reach HKD 29,690 by 2027, implying 16% potential upside.
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β’ Hong Kong equities saw meaningful valuation expansion in 2025, driving the Hang Seng Index to multi-year highs; further gains will increasingly depend on earnings growth rather than multiple expansion.
β’ Robust southbound inflows and strong IPO fundraising reinforce market depth and investor confidence, providing continued support for Hong Kong equities into 2026.
β’ We are upgrading the Hong Kong stock marketβs rating from 3.0 stars to 3.5 stars, reflecting an βAttractiveβ outlook. We forecast the Hang Seng Index to reach HKD 29,690 by 2027, implying 16% potential upside.
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Hong Kong 2026 Investment Outlook: Embracing Reflation and Technology Growth | FSMOne Singapore
In the second half of 2025, the Hang Seng Indexβs valuation rebounded as expected, driven by improving market sentiment, enhanced global liquidity, and supportive mainland policies.
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iFAST Daily Brew βοΈ - 12 January 2026
Global market gained on tech strength.
πΊπΈ S&P 500: 6,972 (0.65%) π
πΊπΈ NASDAQ: 23,682 (0.82%) π
πͺπΊ STOXX 600: 610 (0.97%) π
π―π΅ Nikkei 225: 51,992 (1.61%) π
ππ° Hang Seng: 26,234 (0.32%) π
π¨π³ CSI 300: 4,768 (0.45%) π
πΈπ¬ STI: 4,745 (0.12%) π
3 Things You Need To Know
1. The Supreme Court delayed its decision on the legality of President Trump's tariff powers until January 14, providing a temporary reprieve for markets worried about immediate trade disruptions.
2. Intel shares skyrocketed 10.8% after President Trump tweeted about a "great meeting" with the chipmaker's CEO, signaling strong government backing for the company's turnaround and domestic manufacturing efforts.
3. Investors closed the week with a clear "risk-on" appetite, interpreting the mixed US jobs report (fewer hires but lower unemployment) as the perfect recipe for the Federal Reserve to maintain a steady hand without urgency to hike or cut aggressively.
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Global market gained on tech strength.
πΊπΈ S&P 500: 6,972 (0.65%) π
πΊπΈ NASDAQ: 23,682 (0.82%) π
πͺπΊ STOXX 600: 610 (0.97%) π
π―π΅ Nikkei 225: 51,992 (1.61%) π
ππ° Hang Seng: 26,234 (0.32%) π
π¨π³ CSI 300: 4,768 (0.45%) π
πΈπ¬ STI: 4,745 (0.12%) π
3 Things You Need To Know
1. The Supreme Court delayed its decision on the legality of President Trump's tariff powers until January 14, providing a temporary reprieve for markets worried about immediate trade disruptions.
2. Intel shares skyrocketed 10.8% after President Trump tweeted about a "great meeting" with the chipmaker's CEO, signaling strong government backing for the company's turnaround and domestic manufacturing efforts.
3. Investors closed the week with a clear "risk-on" appetite, interpreting the mixed US jobs report (fewer hires but lower unemployment) as the perfect recipe for the Federal Reserve to maintain a steady hand without urgency to hike or cut aggressively.
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Keen to talk investing with people who know their stuff? Come by the Kopi Talk Zone to Ask Us Anything about the markets. Have an open Q&A where you can ask about what you really want to know. Speak face-to-face with financial content creators, research analysts who study the markets daily and the FSM product teams behind the investment solutions.
All this and more happening at FSM Invest Expo 2026
π 17 January 2026 (Saturday)
π Suntec Convention Centre Hall 403
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iFAST Daily Brew βοΈ - 13 January 2026
Wall Street shrugs off Fed probe as tech rallied.
πΊπΈ S&P 500: 6,984 (0.17%) π
πΊπΈ NASDAQ: 23,744 (0.26%) π
πͺπΊ STOXX 600: 611 (0.22%) π
π―π΅ Nikkei 225: 51,992 (0.00%) Market Closed
ππ° Hang Seng: 26,610 (1.44%) π
π¨π³ CSI 300: 4,799 (0.66%) π
πΈπ¬ STI: 4,767 (0.47%) π
3 Things You Need To Know
1. The Trump administration has escalated its campaign against the Federal Reserve by threatening legal action against Chair Jerome Powell, which he called a pretext to pressure the Fed into cutting rates, raising concerns over central bank independence and triggering market volatility.
2. President Trump has escalated pressure on Iran by announcing an immediate 25% tariff on any country doing business with Tehran, straining major US trade relationships and increasing volatility across global markets.
3. Investors are awaiting Tuesdayβs US consumer price index report, which could influence the outlook for Federal Reserve rate cuts, with markets currently betting on at least two more quarter-point cuts before year end.
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Wall Street shrugs off Fed probe as tech rallied.
πΊπΈ S&P 500: 6,984 (0.17%) π
πΊπΈ NASDAQ: 23,744 (0.26%) π
πͺπΊ STOXX 600: 611 (0.22%) π
π―π΅ Nikkei 225: 51,992 (0.00%) Market Closed
ππ° Hang Seng: 26,610 (1.44%) π
π¨π³ CSI 300: 4,799 (0.66%) π
πΈπ¬ STI: 4,767 (0.47%) π
3 Things You Need To Know
1. The Trump administration has escalated its campaign against the Federal Reserve by threatening legal action against Chair Jerome Powell, which he called a pretext to pressure the Fed into cutting rates, raising concerns over central bank independence and triggering market volatility.
2. President Trump has escalated pressure on Iran by announcing an immediate 25% tariff on any country doing business with Tehran, straining major US trade relationships and increasing volatility across global markets.
3. Investors are awaiting Tuesdayβs US consumer price index report, which could influence the outlook for Federal Reserve rate cuts, with markets currently betting on at least two more quarter-point cuts before year end.
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iFAST Daily Brew βοΈ - 14 January 2026
Wall Street closed lower on credit card rate cap proposal.
πΊπΈ S&P 500: 6,970 (-0.19%) π
πΊπΈ NASDAQ: 23,718 (-0.10%) π
πͺπΊ STOXX 600: 611 (-0.08%) π
π―π΅ Nikkei 225: 53,603 (3.10%) π
ππ° Hang Seng: 26,849 (0.90%) π
π¨π³ CSI 300: 4,769 (-0.60%) π
πΈπ¬ STI: 4,807 (0.85%) π
3 Things You Need To Know
1. JPMorgan beat earnings estimates with adjusted EPS of USD 5.23 versus USD 5.00 expected, supported by a 17% rise in trading revenues amid market volatility, though results were partly offset by a USD 2.2 billion provision for the Apple credit card deal and softer investment banking fees.
2. The Trump administration has approved controlled sales of Nvidiaβs H200 AI chips to China, subject to security reviews, volume limits, and a 25% government fee, marking a shift from outright restrictions despite ongoing national security concerns.
3. A combination of reinforced bets on Federal Reserve rate cuts and the appeal of a safe haven from the barrage of geopolitical and economic uncertainties propelled gold to the latest in a series of record highs, while silver also hit a fresh peak.
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Wall Street closed lower on credit card rate cap proposal.
πΊπΈ S&P 500: 6,970 (-0.19%) π
πΊπΈ NASDAQ: 23,718 (-0.10%) π
πͺπΊ STOXX 600: 611 (-0.08%) π
π―π΅ Nikkei 225: 53,603 (3.10%) π
ππ° Hang Seng: 26,849 (0.90%) π
π¨π³ CSI 300: 4,769 (-0.60%) π
πΈπ¬ STI: 4,807 (0.85%) π
3 Things You Need To Know
1. JPMorgan beat earnings estimates with adjusted EPS of USD 5.23 versus USD 5.00 expected, supported by a 17% rise in trading revenues amid market volatility, though results were partly offset by a USD 2.2 billion provision for the Apple credit card deal and softer investment banking fees.
2. The Trump administration has approved controlled sales of Nvidiaβs H200 AI chips to China, subject to security reviews, volume limits, and a 25% government fee, marking a shift from outright restrictions despite ongoing national security concerns.
3. A combination of reinforced bets on Federal Reserve rate cuts and the appeal of a safe haven from the barrage of geopolitical and economic uncertainties propelled gold to the latest in a series of record highs, while silver also hit a fresh peak.
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Introducing the UOBAM Ping An FTSE ASEAN Dividend Index ETF
The UOBAM Ping An FTSE ASEAN Dividend Index ETF is an Exchange Traded Fund, which seeks to track the performance of the FTSE ASEAN ex REITs Target Dividend Index, before fees, costs and expenses. The Fund aims to closely correspond to the performance of the Index by using a direct investment policy of investing in all, or substantially all, of the underlying Index Securities in substantially the same weightings as reflected in the Index.
Subscribe online to the UOBAM Ping An FTSE ASEAN Dividend Index ETF from 7 January 2026 to 26 January 2026. To be eligible, orders must be placed before 09:30am on 26 January 2026 for both Cash Account and Auto-Sweep Account subscription.
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The UOBAM Ping An FTSE ASEAN Dividend Index ETF is an Exchange Traded Fund, which seeks to track the performance of the FTSE ASEAN ex REITs Target Dividend Index, before fees, costs and expenses. The Fund aims to closely correspond to the performance of the Index by using a direct investment policy of investing in all, or substantially all, of the underlying Index Securities in substantially the same weightings as reflected in the Index.
Subscribe online to the UOBAM Ping An FTSE ASEAN Dividend Index ETF from 7 January 2026 to 26 January 2026. To be eligible, orders must be placed before 09:30am on 26 January 2026 for both Cash Account and Auto-Sweep Account subscription.
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iFAST Daily Brew βοΈ - 15 January 2026
Wall Street closed lower on technology-led losses; Asia advanced on China rotation and Japan policy expectations.
πΊπΈ S&P 500: 6,931 (-0.53%) π
πΊπΈ NASDAQ: 23,479 (-1.00%) π
πͺπΊ STOXX 600: 612 (0.19%) π
π―π΅ Nikkei 225: 54,396 (1.48%) π
ππ° Hang Seng: 27,007 (0.59%) π
π¨π³ CSI 300: 4,749 (-0.38%) π
πΈπ¬ STI: 4,813 (0.11%) π
3 Things You Need To Know
1. The Trump administration imposed a 25% tariff on selected advanced AI chips, including Nvidiaβs H200 and AMDβs MI325X, citing national security and low domestic chip production at about 10%, while exempting chips for US data centers and signaling the possibility of broader semiconductor tariffs to accelerate onshore manufacturing.
2. Bank of America reported fourth quarter earnings of USD 0.98 per share, surpassing the USD 0.96 consensus, as net interest income rose 9.7% to USD 15.75 billion, trading revenue increased 10% to USD 4.5 billion, and wealth management revenue grew 10% to USD 6.6 billion, reflecting strong performance across lending, markets, and asset management.
3. Markets have started 2026 with a formidable lineup of geopolitical flashpoints, including Iran, Greenland and Venezuela, adding to concern about record-high equity valuations on benchmarks from the global markets.
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Wall Street closed lower on technology-led losses; Asia advanced on China rotation and Japan policy expectations.
πΊπΈ S&P 500: 6,931 (-0.53%) π
πΊπΈ NASDAQ: 23,479 (-1.00%) π
πͺπΊ STOXX 600: 612 (0.19%) π
π―π΅ Nikkei 225: 54,396 (1.48%) π
ππ° Hang Seng: 27,007 (0.59%) π
π¨π³ CSI 300: 4,749 (-0.38%) π
πΈπ¬ STI: 4,813 (0.11%) π
3 Things You Need To Know
1. The Trump administration imposed a 25% tariff on selected advanced AI chips, including Nvidiaβs H200 and AMDβs MI325X, citing national security and low domestic chip production at about 10%, while exempting chips for US data centers and signaling the possibility of broader semiconductor tariffs to accelerate onshore manufacturing.
2. Bank of America reported fourth quarter earnings of USD 0.98 per share, surpassing the USD 0.96 consensus, as net interest income rose 9.7% to USD 15.75 billion, trading revenue increased 10% to USD 4.5 billion, and wealth management revenue grew 10% to USD 6.6 billion, reflecting strong performance across lending, markets, and asset management.
3. Markets have started 2026 with a formidable lineup of geopolitical flashpoints, including Iran, Greenland and Venezuela, adding to concern about record-high equity valuations on benchmarks from the global markets.
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Macro Research: What US intervention in Venezuela means for investors
While recent events may influence sectors such as energy and industrials, they are unlikely to have broad implications for the wider equity market in the long-term.
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While recent events may influence sectors such as energy and industrials, they are unlikely to have broad implications for the wider equity market in the long-term.
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2 More Days to FSM Invest Expo 2026
Don't miss out on practical investing ideas from FSMOne & global fund managers. Join us and to learn how you can invest better in 2026!
π Register for free here: https://event.fsmone.com/event/microsite/investexpo2026
π 17 January 2026 (Sat)
π Suntec Convention Centre β Hall 403
What youβll get:
π‘ Insightful investing ideas from iFAST Research Team & global fund management experts
π Insights on opportunities shaping 2026 and beyond
π§ Ideas on positioning your portfolio through different cycles
What to expect:
πΊ Interactive discovery zones exploring investing lessons across market cycles
π§Έ Blind-box plushies
π Lucky draw prizes worth $10,000 β exclusive for attendees!
β βKopi Talksβ with financial experts
Don't miss out on practical investing ideas from FSMOne & global fund managers. Join us and to learn how you can invest better in 2026!
π Register for free here: https://event.fsmone.com/event/microsite/investexpo2026
π 17 January 2026 (Sat)
π Suntec Convention Centre β Hall 403
What youβll get:
π‘ Insightful investing ideas from iFAST Research Team & global fund management experts
π Insights on opportunities shaping 2026 and beyond
π§ Ideas on positioning your portfolio through different cycles
What to expect:
πΊ Interactive discovery zones exploring investing lessons across market cycles
π§Έ Blind-box plushies
π Lucky draw prizes worth $10,000 β exclusive for attendees!
β βKopi Talksβ with financial experts
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iFAST Daily Brew βοΈ - 16 January 2026
Wall Street cheered as tech and banks rose.
πΊπΈ S&P 500: 6,949 (0.26%) π
πΊπΈ NASDAQ: 23,537 (0.25%) π
πͺπΊ STOXX 600: 615 (0.50%) π
π―π΅ Nikkei 225: 54,165 (-0.42%) π
ππ° Hang Seng: 26,931 (-0.28%) π
π¨π³ CSI 300: 4,759 (0.20%) π
πΈπ¬ STI: 4,833 (0.43%) π
3 Things You Need To Know
1. Goldman Sachs beat Q4 expectations with EPS of USD 14.01 versus USD 11.67, driven by record equity trading of USD 4.31 billion, FICC up 12.5% to USD 3.11 billion, and investment banking fees up 25% to USD 2.58 billion, with 2026 M&A and IPO activity supported by lower rates, strong corporate cash, and AI-driven deals despite higher costs.
2. The US-Taiwan trade pact lowers tariffs on Taiwanese goods to 15% from 20% and secures up to USD 500 billion in financing support plus at least USD 250 billion in direct semiconductor and AI investments in the US, anchoring TSMCβs expanded Arizona buildout while tying tariff relief to large scale onshore production amid rising geopolitical and supply chain pressures.
3. After years of watching technology stocks drive the US bull market, investors are betting the rally will broaden to industrial, healthcare and small-cap companies, with a chance they can catch up and assert market leadership.
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Wall Street cheered as tech and banks rose.
πΊπΈ S&P 500: 6,949 (0.26%) π
πΊπΈ NASDAQ: 23,537 (0.25%) π
πͺπΊ STOXX 600: 615 (0.50%) π
π―π΅ Nikkei 225: 54,165 (-0.42%) π
ππ° Hang Seng: 26,931 (-0.28%) π
π¨π³ CSI 300: 4,759 (0.20%) π
πΈπ¬ STI: 4,833 (0.43%) π
3 Things You Need To Know
1. Goldman Sachs beat Q4 expectations with EPS of USD 14.01 versus USD 11.67, driven by record equity trading of USD 4.31 billion, FICC up 12.5% to USD 3.11 billion, and investment banking fees up 25% to USD 2.58 billion, with 2026 M&A and IPO activity supported by lower rates, strong corporate cash, and AI-driven deals despite higher costs.
2. The US-Taiwan trade pact lowers tariffs on Taiwanese goods to 15% from 20% and secures up to USD 500 billion in financing support plus at least USD 250 billion in direct semiconductor and AI investments in the US, anchoring TSMCβs expanded Arizona buildout while tying tariff relief to large scale onshore production amid rising geopolitical and supply chain pressures.
3. After years of watching technology stocks drive the US bull market, investors are betting the rally will broaden to industrial, healthcare and small-cap companies, with a chance they can catch up and assert market leadership.
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Don't miss this chance to take home a ^free virtual pet blind boxπΎ or printed health report. Simply head to our booth at FSM Invest Expo, pick a task and take a freebie home. Take home a freebie at no cost to you.π
ππ»Read more about our event here. ^TnCs apply.
Don't miss this chance to take home a ^free virtual pet blind boxπΎ or printed health report. Simply head to our booth at FSM Invest Expo, pick a task and take a freebie home. Take home a freebie at no cost to you.π
ππ»Read more about our event here. ^TnCs apply.
Stock Idea: PropNexβs winning formula: The people behind the property boom
β’ Market Leadership & Business Model: PropNex is Singaporeβs largest real estate agency by number of agents, operating an asset-light, low-debt model across four segments: agency services, project marketing, administrative support, and training. Its earnings are mainly driven by commissions from property transactions, with the agency retaining around 10 to 30% per transaction.
β’ Financial Strength & Shareholder Returns: The company delivers superior ROE (32.9% in 2024 vs 4.6% for its peer ERA), strong net margins, and high dividend payouts supported by minimal debt and net cash. Interim dividend of 5 cents per share for 1H25 reflects a payout ratio of 88%, underlining shareholder-oriented capital allocation.
β’ Valuation & Upside Potential: Trading at 17.9X forward P/E, two standard deviations above its historical average as well as APAC Realty, PropNex remains attractive on a forward-looking basis. Strong earnings growth from new launches, proprietary technology and dominant market position support a target price of SGD 2.98, implying 58.6% upside and 5.8% estimated dividend yield.
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β’ Market Leadership & Business Model: PropNex is Singaporeβs largest real estate agency by number of agents, operating an asset-light, low-debt model across four segments: agency services, project marketing, administrative support, and training. Its earnings are mainly driven by commissions from property transactions, with the agency retaining around 10 to 30% per transaction.
β’ Financial Strength & Shareholder Returns: The company delivers superior ROE (32.9% in 2024 vs 4.6% for its peer ERA), strong net margins, and high dividend payouts supported by minimal debt and net cash. Interim dividend of 5 cents per share for 1H25 reflects a payout ratio of 88%, underlining shareholder-oriented capital allocation.
β’ Valuation & Upside Potential: Trading at 17.9X forward P/E, two standard deviations above its historical average as well as APAC Realty, PropNex remains attractive on a forward-looking basis. Strong earnings growth from new launches, proprietary technology and dominant market position support a target price of SGD 2.98, implying 58.6% upside and 5.8% estimated dividend yield.
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PropNexβs winning formula: The people behind the property boom | FSMOne Singapore
We discuss what could be driving PropNexβs earnings in the coming years and how it may offer a compelling way to capitalise on the resilience and long-term uptrend of Singaporeβs housing market.