Macro Musings Archives - The InvestQuest

Are rising govt bond yields good or bad for stock markets?

March 1, 2021

Rising bond yields can be positive for stocks if two criteria are met. On the recent selloff, we take a “buy the dip” mentality, esp. for tech mega-caps.

Borrowing to Invest: How Much Leverage is Optimal?

January 7, 2021

We do see value in borrowing modestly to invest, particularly if one is invested in a diversified multi-asset portfolio.

IQ Weekly Takeaways for 24 August 2020

August 23, 2020

The big picture of Growth vs Value, why QE may not result in lower yields and higher stock prices, and Tesla’s fivefold market cap change since start of year caught our attention this week.

IQ Weekly Takeaways for 9 August 2020

August 8, 2020

Trump’s ban on TikTok and WeChat, disagreements on the next round of US fiscal stimulus and SEA Ltd’s 880% stock rally caught our attention this week.

IQ Weekly Takeaways for 2 August 2020

August 2, 2020

Big Tech’s blockbuster earnings results, Trump’s intention to ban TikTok from the US and 85% of S&P 500 companies beating 2Q earnings estimates caught our attention this week.

IQ Weekly Takeaways for 26 July 2020

July 26, 2020

Worsening US-China Relations on Forced Consulate Closures, Intel’s 16% Price Plunge on Friday and Gold’s Rally to Near Record Highs caught our attention this week.

IQ Weekly Takeaways for 19 July 2020

July 19, 2020

The looming expiry dates of US Covid-19 stimulus, deadlock on the Europe Recovery Fund, China’s stock market fears and the proposed merger of ESR-REIT and Sabana REIT caught our attention this week.

Key Takeaways from Fireside Chat with Ray Dalio

July 6, 2020

The Founder of the World’s Largest Hedge Fund shared his views on the current economic recovery, the market impact from Central Bank actions and the best store of wealth in this environment.

IQ Weekly Takeaways for 28 June 2020

June 28, 2020

Facebook advertisement boycotts, US Banks Stress Test results, IMF’s warning on the economy, Hyflux’s latest suitor and US visa restrictions for Chinese officials caught our attention this week.

IQ Weekly Takeaways for 21 June 2020

June 21, 2020

Stock markets warnings by Ray Dalio, JPM estimates up to $170bn net selling of stocks in the next two weeks, Goldman Sachs signals elevated investor stock positioning, China-US agricultural purchases and upcoming US Banks stress test results are what caught our attention this week.

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