Jan 5, 2025 · Happy New Year! As we step into 2025, I spent the last few days of 2024 reflecting on the changes ahead and how we can best prepare for them. First up, for working adults, CPF contribution changes take effect from 1 January 2025. We break down what this means for your take-home pay and retirement planning.

Jan 23, 2025 · The cut-off yield on the latest 1-year Singapore T-bill auction on 23 January rose to 2.95% What happened? I've been eagerly awaiting the results of the latest 1-year Singapore T-bill auction, as there have been questions in the Beansprout community about whether it is better to apply for the 6-month or 1-year T-bill. Recently, we have seen the cut-off yield on the 6-month …

Jan 23, 2025 · A Singapore Treasury Bill issue (BS25102Z) will be auctioned on Tuesday, 28th January 2025. If you wish to subscribe successfully, you must place your order via Internet banking (Cash, SRS, CPF-OA, CPF-SA) or in person (CPF) by 27th January. Singaporeans, PR, and non-Singaporeans can all buy these Singapore Treasury Bills. You can view the details at …

Jan 18, 2025 · The Singapore T-bill yield fell and stocks bounced as inflation eased. Everywhere I go these days, conversations seem to start with the relentless monsoon rains—and the endless struggle of drying laundry. Similarly, the financial calendar has been pouring in with key updates to kickstart the year: T-Bill Yields: The 6-month Singapore T-bill auction saw its cut-off

Jan 24, 2025 · 2024 was a stellar year for Singapore’s Straits Times Index (SGX: ^STI), which soared 23.5%—the best performance in a decade. It outperformed every major index in Southeast Asia, defying predictions of modest single-digit growth. The outperformance teaches us two things. One, it’s hard to predict where markets will go in the short term. Second, long-term

Jan 16, 2025 · The cut-off yield for the latest 6-month Singapore T-bill on 16 January fell to 2.99%. What happened? The results for the latest 6-month Singapore T-bill auction are out. The cut off yield for the 6-month Singapore T-bill (BS25101F) auction on 16 January was at 2.99%, representing a decline from the cut-off yield of 3.05% in the previous T-bill

Jan 15, 2025 · Entering 2025 has investors feeling anxious as there are more worries and news surrounding a slowdown in rate cuts, from an initial forecast of 4 cuts to only 2 cuts. On the bright side, a slowdown in rate cuts signifies that fixed income investments will continue to yield higher rates for the time being. As

Jan 20, 2025 · The Straits Times Index (SGX: ^STI) ended the week with a modest 0.24% gain, reflecting the market’s resilience despite mixed performances among major players. Banking heavyweights DBS (SGX: D05) and OCBC (SGX: O39) showed contrasting movements, with DBS slipping 0.5%, while OCBC rose 0.59%. Keppel and Singapore Airlines: Diverging Paths …

Jan 7, 2025 · As the new year begins, there’s been a lively discussion in the Beansprout community about the best places to park our cash. This comes as T-bill yields have risen over the past month, while fixed deposit rates have dipped in January 2025. Like many others, I’m on the lookout for a simple way to earn an interest rate of 3.0% p.a. or higher.

Jan 15, 2025 · DBS, UOB, and OCBC are trading near their all-time highs after a strong performance in 2024. We explore whether they’re still worth buying with a 5% dividend yield. What happened? The share prices of Singapore banks performed exceptionally well in 2024. Earlier, I shared that DBS was one of the top blue chip stocks in Singapore,