Articles by Boby Michael

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Texas Muslim Capitol Day 2017 in global focus after Trump's travel ban

The event which has been happening over the past several years sometimes get chaotic with activists against and supportive of Islamic activities in the US come face-to-face arguments.

Jan 31, 2017

Chinese property prices to slide in 2017: Moody's Investors Service

Chinese property sales growth will slow in 2017 weighed by tighter regulations to the sector by the authorities following excessive price rise.

Jan 31, 2017

Investors monitor stock market prices in Kuala Lumpur

Asian shares down as Trump order raises geopolitical concerns, currencies up on dollar slide

Asian stock markets were mostly down on Monday as Trump's immigration ban led to geopolitical tensions across markets while risk aversion helped yen rally and dollar slide.

Jan 31, 2017

Precious Roundup: Gold, silver up on risk aversion after Trump orders push stocks, dollar down

Risk aversion after Trump's specific travel bans aided gold and silver rally while platinum and palladium pared some of last week's gains.

Jan 31, 2017

Thai baht up for fifth straight week as ministers see better trade, growth numbers

Finance Minister Tantivorawong says the Thai GDP growth rate should increase by 0.4-0.5 percentage points in 2017 on extra government spending of 190 billion baht.

Jan 27, 2017

US dollar unchanged despite disappointing GDP, durable goods orders amid stimulus hopes

The US dollar fell across the board on Friday (Jan 27) as data showed the US economy expanded less than expected in the fourth quarter and the durable goods orders continued to fall against expectations of a rise.

Jan 27, 2017

Singapore factory-gate inflation fastest in five years on oil price rise

Singapore said the import and export price index too rose more than expected in December.

Jan 27, 2017

Here's how President Duterte sent Philippine Peso crashing to 7-year lows

Peso, shares down as Philippines Q4 GDP data disappoints

The Philippine GDP growth moderated to 6.6% annually in the three months to December from 7% in the previous two quarters.

Jan 26, 2017

TECHNICALS: Singapore dollar's medium term upside seen limited near 1.3600/USD

Fundamental news from the island economy on Thursday (Jan 26) had last year's employment data which was negative for the local currency.

Jan 26, 2017

Singdollar nearing 3-year high vs UK's pound as Brexit concerns mount

Recent opinion polls show exit supporters keep an edge over the other camp as the vote is just a week away.

Jun 14, 2016

Singapore-Mexico trade to get a boost as country heads agree to promote TPP ratification

TPP is expected to slash tariffs and trade barriers for 40% of the global economy and establish the largest free trade area in the world.

Jun 11, 2016

Singapore dollar off 1-month high as US data boosts greenback, now Fed rate decision in focus

The Federal Reserve is scheduled to announce rates on next Wednesday.

Jun 11, 2016

Renminbi quota for US investors to boost Singapore's yuan hub business

US Fund houses stationed in Singapore will now have more financial headroom and their proximity to China will be an added advantage.

Jun 11, 2016

Singapore jumps 13 points to 18th most expensive city for expats in global ranking

ECA said rallying Singapore dollar is the main reason for rising living cost in the City.

Jun 8, 2016

Singapore announces year second half land sale plan even as most of first half sites remain unsold

Of the 16 sites proposed for sale in 2016 first half, 11 will be carried over to the second half.

Jun 8, 2016

Thai baht game for 1-year high as Fed rate hike chances dim

The baht is currently at a three-week high versus dollar.

Jun 6, 2016

Sale of Singapore's Asia Tower 1 to be largest single-tower deal in Asia Pacific

Asia Square Tower 1, owned by BlackRock and located along Marina View at Marina Bay is going to the hands of Qatar Investment Authority for S$3.4bn.

Jun 6, 2016

Singapore's e-commerce market to increase S$7.46 billion by 2025

Asian currencies await bullish week as dollar under pressure after weak US jobs report

The Singapore dollar has rallied to a 1-month high after the US data.

Jun 4, 2016

Singapore wage growth slows but deflation helps accelerate pace of real wage rise

Hit by softer economic conditions in the City, profitable firms declined and loss makers increased in 2015.

Jun 2, 2016

South Korean won drops to 80-day low as inflation slows to lowest in 4 months

The won has fallen more than 0.5% on Wednesday, adding to the 3.6% decline in May.

Jun 1, 2016

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