Wealth & Investing
Should investors ‘buy the dip’? How to invest as volatility rises amid Iran crisis
Analysts say it’s too early to do so, and recommend blue chips, gold, safe-haven currencies and selected industries
JPMorgan marks down loan portfolios of private credit groups: FT
This applies to borrowings by software firms, which the bank views as vulnerable to disruption from AI
How scary is geopolitical risk? Oil price is key
Developments in the Gulf conflict are testing investors’ penchant to buy the dip
Short of ending Iran conflict, Trump has limited tools to lower oil prices
Possible options include waiving federal taxes or restricting US fuel exports, analysts say
Bain Capital raises US$12.5 billion in Asia, Japan fund sprint
Strong demand pushes the fund to its hard cap, far exceeding the US$7 billion target
Are investors complacent or savvy in looking past the noise?
Focusing on the enduring fundamentals will drive long-term portfolio success
Having a child can be a financial mistake, but that’s okay
The costs of raising kids are high, and parents’ employability may suffer
The subtle art of not selling stocks
Discipline doesn’t start at the point of buying; it happens long before
What to make of war, oil price, inflation and volatility
Resist the urge to time markets around headlines; instead, be patient and stay invested in a diversified portfolio
