Markets
The 40% Tax Your US Stocks Could Face When You Die
Singapore has no estate duty, but US shares can still be subject to estate taxes of up to 40%. Here's what happens to your brokerage account, and what you can do to prepare.
France’s Riots: Who Pays for the Damage?
Thousands of businesses have been damaged or looted, with losses estimated in the hundreds of millions of euros. But for a country already struggling with public debt, the bigger financial concern may be its rising borrowing costs.
Stock Picking or Index Funds: How Much Control Do You Really Need?
The S&P 500 is up approximately 14% this year, even as more than four in ten constituent stocks have declined. For investors deciding between individual stocks and index funds, the difference matters.
China’s Next Growth Engine: What Investors Are Missing
Beyond property, a new wave of opportunities is taking shape in China’s economy.
Meta: Still room to run in the AI era?
Why Meta’s next phase of growth could surprise the market.
SpaceX Is Worth $2 Trillion. Could It Still Be Cheap?
SpaceX is worth more than US$2 trillion just four months after its IPO. The bull case says its growth could make that valuation look surprisingly reasonable. The bear case says an extraordinary future is already priced in.
What the Fed’s next move could mean for your portfolio.
With inflation cooling but uncertainty still high, we break down what to watch ahead of the next FOMC meeting — and how different rate scenarios could impact your investments.