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Date: 16 Aug 2010
Topic: Should Investors Invest In Equities or Bonds?
Source: Phillip Capital Studio
We saw the recent plunge in equities, with the MSCI World Index having its biggest drop since June. At the same time, Treasuries led a rally in government bonds on concern that the U.S. economic recovery is faltering. Should investors be investing in bonds or equities at the moment?

Date: 10 Aug 2010
Topic: Outlook of Crude Oil Ahead
Source: Phillip Capital Studio
Crude oil rallied to its highest level in 3 months above $82 a barrel on 3rd August. What prompted gains in crude oil? Has the oil fundamentals strengthened recently?

Date: 02 Aug 2010
Topic: Likelihood of A Back-To-Back Recession
Source: Phillip Capital Studio
The likelihood of a back-to-back recession got a lot more attention recently as economic indicators of major economies continued to pull back from the highs they reached during the recovery. What are the possibilities of a double dip?

Date: 26 Jul 2010
Topic: Opportunities In The Singapore Market
Source: Phillip Capital Studio
Uncertainty grips the Singapore market when the bulls and bears cannot agree which direction it wants to take. Retail investors are also mixed and waiting on the sidelines amidst negative news from Europe and growing concerns regarding the US recovery. Today let’s find out if there are still opportunities in the Singapore market so not to take advantage of the current market conditions.

Date: 19 Jul 2010
Topic: Commodities Outlook In Times of Volatility
Source: Phillip Capital Studio
We see some ambivalence in investors’ sentiments recently due to fears of a double dip recession. This is despite encouraging data from a healthy US earnings season and Asian growth. Due to this, there has been a lot of price volatility in the markets. So what is the outlook for commodities considering the recent price volatility?

Date: 09 Jul 2010
Topic: Sovereign Risk On The Rise
Source: Phillip Capital Studio
The escalating debt load of many European nations had weighed heavily on the issue of sovereign risk recently. Historically, real local government debt about 80% on average following a major financial crisis. How about some of the lowest default risk nations at the moment?

Date: 07 Jul 2010
Topic: US Recovery Is Losing Steam?
Source: Phillip Capital Studio
The unexpected decline in June unemployment report and factory orders sent the markets sliding lower. Seems that the US recovery is losing steam. Moving forward, what should investor look out for?

Date: 29 Jun 2010
Topic: Cutting Through The Noises
Source: Phillip Capital Studio
Several news has been taking the center stage in the market these days such as the change in exchange rate policy and the Fed delivering a dovish statement on the economy. Given the current economic conditions, how should investors position themselves?

Date: 21 Jun 2010
Topic: Outlook On The Gold Market
Source: Phillip Capital Studio
Spot gold reached a session high of $1,250.65 on 17-June growth and what has contributed to the gains in gold price? Moving forward what are the outlook for Gold and what are risk that investor should be aware of?

Date: 15 Jun 2010
Topic: China Market In Bear Territory?
Source: Phillip Capital Studio
China’s stocks entered the bear market after the government boosted measures to curb loan growth and soaring property prices to prevent the world’s third- largest economy from overheating. Should investors stay out of China?