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More young S’pore investors turn to AI for stock picks, but experts warn of risks in volatile market

(From left) Mr Jadon Ching, Mr Liew En Jie and Mr Ian Choi.
(From left) Mr Jadon Ching, Mr Liew En Jie and Mr Ian Choi.

Foreigners rebuff ‘Sell America’, buying a net $2 trillion in US assets in 2025

US dollar depreciation in 2025 might have even encouraged some overseas managers to load up on US securities.
US dollar depreciation in 2025 might have even encouraged some overseas managers to load up on US securities.

OpenAI funding on track to top $126 billion with latest round

The record-breaking financing deal will give the ChatGPT maker additional capital to build out its AI tools. 
The record-breaking financing deal will give the ChatGPT maker additional capital to build out its AI tools. 

First-time investors at OCBC flock to gold and silver, beating out stocks and unit trusts

The number of new investors in OCBC's Precious Metals Account tripled month on month in January amid record prices for gold and silver.
The number of new investors in OCBC's Precious Metals Account tripled month on month in January amid record prices for gold and silver.

Global private equity firms bowled over by Indian cricket league IPL

FILE PHOTO: Cricket - Indian Premier League - IPL - Final - Royal Challengers Bengaluru v Punjab Kings - Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad, India - June 3, 2025 Royal Challengers Bengaluru's Virat Kohli in action REUTERS/Amit Dave/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: Cricket - Indian Premier League - IPL - Final - Royal Challengers Bengaluru v Punjab Kings - Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad, India - June 3, 2025 Royal Challengers Bengaluru's Virat Kohli in action REUTERS/Amit Dave/File Photo

EU countries must not hide behind national interests, German minister says

Vice-Chancellor, Federal Minister of Finance of Germany Lars Klingbeil holds a press conference with the Polish Minister of Finance and Economy, Andrzej Domanski (not pictured), during an official visit in Warsaw, Poland, February 2, 2026. REUTERS/Kuba Stezycki
Vice-Chancellor, Federal Minister of Finance of Germany Lars Klingbeil holds a press conference with the Polish Minister of Finance and Economy, Andrzej Domanski (not pictured), during an official visit in Warsaw, Poland, February 2, 2026. REUTERS/Kuba Stezycki

Morocco residents begin returning to northwest as flood waters recede

Royal Armed Forces and civil authorities work together to address flooding risks amid rising waters in the Loukkos River, in Ksar El Kebir, Morocco February 2, 2026. Moroccan authorities/Handout via REUTERS
Royal Armed Forces and civil authorities work together to address flooding risks amid rising waters in the Loukkos River, in Ksar El Kebir, Morocco February 2, 2026. Moroccan authorities/Handout via REUTERS

Winter economy emerges as poster child for China’s stimulus tilt to services

A visitor prepares to ski at Wanlong ski resort in Chongli district, Hebei province, China.
A visitor prepares to ski at Wanlong ski resort in Chongli district, Hebei province, China.

Crash course: Vietnam’s crypto boom goes bust

A Vietnamese cryptocurrency investor looking at the latest Bitcoin values on a smartphone in Hanoi.
A Vietnamese cryptocurrency investor looking at the latest Bitcoin values on a smartphone in Hanoi.

New flight plan for CPF savings: Long overdue, but may not suit everyone

By 2028, CPF members will be offered a new, fuss-free investment scheme.
By 2028, CPF members will be offered a new, fuss-free investment scheme.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.