Rising US Treasury Yields

Rising US Treasury Yields

Executive Summary The recent surge in US Treasury yields to 4.29%—triggered by renewed trade tensions over Greenland and broader tariff concerns—sends ripples far beyond American shores. For Singapore, a highly trade-dependent, globally integrated financial hub, these...
Bitcoin Volatility in Singapore

Bitcoin Volatility in Singapore

Executive Summary This case study examines Bitcoin’s recent volatility and its implications for Singapore’s financial ecosystem, analyzing whether cryptocurrency serves as a portfolio hedge or risk asset within the local context. With Bitcoin falling below...
Singapore Housing Affordability 2026

Singapore Housing Affordability 2026

Executive Summary Singapore faces a housing affordability paradox: while 90% homeownership suggests success, rising prices and extended BTO wait times are creating accessibility challenges for young families. Unlike Western markets struggling with supply shortages,...
Navigating U.S.-Europe Trade Tensions

Navigating U.S.-Europe Trade Tensions

Executive Summary The escalating trade tensions between the United States and Europe over Greenland pose significant risks to Singapore’s economy. As one of the world’s most open and trade-dependent economies, Singapore faces substantial vulnerabilities...