Finance & Investing

Setting the Stage: Hyperinflation Throughout History

Look at this. It's Germany in 1923. People were using banknotes to wallpaper their houses, even to start fires. The German mark became worthless, not even suitable for toilet paper. Prices were doubling every two days on average. The annual inflation rate reached…

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Hi everyone, today let's talk about a very interesting country: South Korea.

In 1960, South Korea was one of the poorest countries in the world. Its GDP was only one-third of North Korea's. However, in the short span of 30 years, its economy skyrocketed with a GDP growth rate close to 10% annually. It nurtured globally renowned companies like Samsung and Hyundai, and its entertainment industry captivated the world. South Korea became the 12th largest economy globally.

A History of Stability and Growth

Hi there, let's talk about Singapore. This small nation has weathered numerous economic storms, including the 1997 Asian financial crisis and the 2008 subprime mortgage crisis, emerging relatively unscathed. Its economic growth over the past two decades has been remarkable and consistent, a feat rarely seen among developed economies. Singapore's GDP per capita has even surpassed that of Japan, a former economic powerhouse.

The End of Negative Interest Rates: Decoding the Impact of Japan's Historic Policy Shift

For the first time in 17 years, the Bank of Japan (BOJ), the last bastion of negative interest rates globally, has raised its key interest rate from -0.1% to a range of 0% to 0.1%. This seemingly small step marks a significant shift in Japan's monetary policy, signaling the end of an era.

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Catastrophe Bond: What is it?

You might be wondering, "What kind of bond?" A catastrophe bond is a bond tied to major disasters. It's also known as a "Cat Bond" for short. In 2023, its return reached 20%.

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Gold: A Financial and Investment Perspective

Gold is undeniably a unique element in human society. From its use in burials six thousand years ago, to its role in underpinning the global financial system after World War II, gold has held a special fascination for us.

Stock Surge

From October of last year to March of this year, the stock prices of NVIDIA and AMD both doubled, making them two of the hottest stocks in the market. Interestingly, the leaders behind these two companies, Jensen Huang and Lisa Su, are both of Chinese descent. We discussed NVIDIA last year, so today, let's talk about the other high-flyer: AMD.

As expected, Japan has raised interest rates. As the last remaining major economy with a negative interest rate policy, the Bank of Japan (BOJ) finally ushered in its first rate hike after a long 17 years.

The benchmark interest rate was raised from negative 0.1% to a range between 0% and 0.1%. While it may seem like a minuscule increase of a mere 0.1%, a small step for the BOJ, it is, in reality, a giant leap for Japanese monetary policy.