Key Takeaways Renewed US-Iran tensions pushed Brent crude briefly above US$80 , reigniting concerns over global energy supplies. Despite geopolitical uncertainty, Wall Street avoided a sharp sell-off , suggesting investors believe the conflict remains manageable for now. Higher oil prices have revived expectations of a Federal Reserve rate hike , as markets worry about renewed inflation. Technology stocks remained relatively resilient , showing that AI continues to provide underlying support for equities. The next move in oil prices could determine whether market volatility returns. Market Insight When news broke that the US had launched fresh strikes on Iran , investors immediately rushed into the oil market. Brent crude briefly climbed above US$80 a barrel , as fears grew that escalating tensions could disrupt supplies through the Strait of Hormuz , one of the world's busiest energy shipping routes. Yet the reaction in equities was far more measured. Although the S...
A very interesting article which appeared in The Edge Financial Daily, February 4th which I would like to share out with every one, which is related to Feng Shui. Whether you all trade using the Feng Shui Index or not, it is still up to you because if Feng Shui is really that accurate, we will be seeing all the Feng Shui master as Top 10 richest in the world. However the article is indeed interesting. I do find myself on and off being superstitious (proven to be quite true especially when watch football with people that I consider bringing bad luck, as well as last year when I saw a "so-call" Feng Shui calendar for KLCI which says the market is not going to be good after April, in which I decided to take profit on one of my stocks, in which it continue to rocketing up after that). The article is as follow ... HONG KONG: The Dow Jones Index gained significantly in the previous year of the Golden Tiger in 1950, but Tiger years are typically marked by dramatic changes and even ...