Trump Clarifies No Plan to Oust Fed Chair Powell and Signals Tariff Relief, Boosts Market Confidence
This week, U.S. stocks staged a strong rebound, with the Nasdaq rising over 2% daily for several days. Key positive news includes Trump clarifying he has no plans to fire Fed Chair Jerome Powell, and hopes for easing U.S.-China tariff tensions. Trump claimed that tariffs on China, currently at 145%, will be significantly reduced, as both sides agree the current levels are unsustainable. If Trump 1.0 was a chaotic whirlwind where markets hinged on his words, Trump 2.0 feels even more fitting. Honestly, Trump’s daily statements now feel like market noise to me. This noise creates volatility—drops one day, gains the next—offering buying opportunities. However, this noise and uncertainty aren’t without impact on market fundamentals. $Apple(AAPL)$
S&P 500’s Bikini Breakout at 1:30 AM SGT: Teasing Retraces and a Hot Push Past 5500!
The S&P 500 line graph for April 25, 2025, is a steamy affair, much like a bikini-clad beachgoer turning heads with every move—full of excitement, teasing retraces, and a sizzling upward push! Let’s break down this hot chart in a way that matches the playful tone of the post. $S&P 500(.SPX)$ $SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust(SPY)$ The graph kicks off at the open, 5,489.73, like our bikini star strutting onto the beach at 10 AM EDT (10 PM SGT), catching everyone’s eye. Early on, it dips to a low of 5,455.86, a flirty little retrace that’s like a playful splash in the waves—testing the waters before heating things up. Around 10 AM EDT (10 PM SGT), the consumer confiden
The U.S. has introduced port fees on Chinese-built ships starting mid-October 2025 to revive its shipbuilding industry and challenge China's dominance. Fees start at $50 per ton of cargo, rising by $30 annually for three years, with container ships charged $120 per container and non-U.S.-built car carriers at $150 per vehicle. Fees apply once per voyage, up to five times yearly, with exemptions for empty vessels carrying U.S. exports, ships moving goods between U.S. ports, and U.S./Canadian Great Lakes vessels. Scaled back from a proposed $1.5 million per port visit fee, the policy aims to minimize trade disruptions. Critics, including China's foreign ministry, argue the fees will raise U.S. consumer prices without significantly reviving shipbuilding. The USTR asserts that China's dominanc
Where’s the Task Force for Singaporeans? Urgent Action Needed on Cost of Living and Infrastructure Strain
I find it quite frustrating that a new special task force is quickly set up in response to sweeping US tariffs, yet we don’t see the same urgency when it comes to critical domestic issues like lowering the cost of living or reducing the cost of doing business. For years, these have been pressing concerns—exacerbated by the long-term influx of foreign labour, which has strained our public healthcare system, housing, and transport infrastructure. Yet, there’s no dedicated task force to seriously tackle these challenges head-on. To me, it often feels like these task forces are just another layer of optics. They pull ideas from civil servants and then parade them as ministerial initiatives. A friend of mine who was an ex-MTI officer shared how policies are actually formulated: ministers give t
Once upon a time, I knew every neighbour in my apartment. We celebrated festive seasons together, shared food, and chatted at the lift lobby. But things have changed. These days, the faces around me are unfamiliar — mostly expatriates. I no longer hear the familiar dialects, nor do I catch the aroma of local dishes being cooked at home. Instead, the neighbourhood is filled with foreign food chains and franchises — many serving pre-prepared meals from central kitchens, lacking the soul and authenticity of traditional Singaporean cooking.. Slowly, I’ve come to realise: I might be the only Singaporean left in my community. I’m not saying this out of xenophobia — far from it. I welcome diversity. But when the familiar is replaced entirely, it’s hard not to feel like a stranger in your own home
Trump’s Tariffs Spark Safe-Haven Surge—But Is the Market Bottom In?
The U.S. tariff wave is shaking things up, pushing the Japanese yen to multi-month highs. Meanwhile, Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway just issued ¥90 billion in yen bonds on Nov. 11, hinting at a bold bet on Japan’s top five trading companies. Could this signal the market’s bottom and the start of an uptrend? Analysts love the setup: yen-denominated bonds sidestep currency risks, and with trading firms yielding ~3% against Buffett’s ~1.5% borrowing cost, there’s a juicy ~1.5% spread to pocket. Market Pulse: Stocks may be ready to rally! Buffett’s Fortune Grows Amid Billionaire Bust! Trump’s tariffs are hitting billionaire wallets hard, but Warren Buffett’s thriving—his wealth soared $11.5 billion in 2025, or ~NT$379.1 billion monthly, making him the only top-10 billionaire gaining groun
BREAKING: Trump Exempts Phones, Laptops & Chips from Tariffs!
Update: Trump has "roti prata" again! Trump says no one is "getting off the hook" as he seeks to clarify tariff exclusions President Donald Trump attempted to clarify the status of US tariffs on high-tech products from China after a weekend of confusion that added new uncertainty to his plan for global trade. “NOBODY is getting 'off the hook' for the unfair Trade Balances, and Non Monetary Tariff Barriers, that other Countries have used against us, especially not China which, by far, treats us the worst!” Trump wrote on Truth Social today. "There was no Tariff 'exception' announced on Friday. These products are subject to the existing 20% Fentanyl Tariffs, and they are just moving to a different Tariff 'bucket,'" he continued. FRIDAYS NEWS: Big news for tech! U.S. Customs and Borde
A Peek at Nutex’s Cozy Business Nutex Health Inc,$Nutex Health Inc(NUTX)$ is like the cuddliest healthcare teddy bear, bringing top-notch care with a big heart! Founded in 2011, this physician-led company runs a super special healthcare system with three adorable segments: Hospital Division : Think mini-hospitals that give 24/7 snuggles—er, care! They operate 24 state-of-the-art micro-hospitals and outpatient departments across 11 states, offering emergency room love, inpatient care, and fancy imaging like CT scans and MRIs. It’s like a warm hug for anyone needing quick, high-quality healthcare! Population Health Management (PHM) : This part is all about keeping communities healthy with a cloud-based platform and independent physician associ