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12/08/2026

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29/07/2026

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23/07/2026

23/07/2026

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23/07/2026

Get your morning Market Update with Rich!

Today he made it simple to understand about trading during the inflation rate releases and the central bank's interest rate.

Disclaimer: For educational purposes only and not a financial advise.

15/07/2026

"We are quick to blame the strategy when a trade fails, yet slow to realize that constantly switching systems is the ultimate failure. Master one system, accept the losses as the cost of doing business, and let your edge play out over time."

15/07/2026

📈 𝐒𝐢𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐞 𝐲𝐞𝐭 𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲 𝐞𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐠𝐲: 𝐓𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐝 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠

Many traders overcomplicate their charts with dozens of indicators, trying to guess exactly when the market will reverse. The truth? The most powerful setups are often the simplest. Instead of fighting the market, successful traders follow one golden rule: Ride the wave.

𝐖𝐡𝐲 𝐓𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐝 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐬:

Higher Probability: You are trading in the direction of the dominant market force, not against it.

𝐋𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐬: You don’t have to predict market tops or bottoms. You just wait for a pullback, join the ride, and let the trend do the heavy lifting.

𝐂𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐫 𝐑𝐢𝐬𝐤 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭: It is much easier to set your stop-loss and take-profit levels when the market structure (higher highs and higher lows) is clear.

If you want to simplify your trading and improve your consistency, stop hunting for reversals. Find a strong trend, wait for a healthy correction, and trade with the momentum.

𝐊𝐞𝐞𝐩 𝐢𝐭 𝐬𝐢𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐞. 𝐓𝐫𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐝.

⚠️ Risk Disclaimer: Trading the financial markets involves significant risk and may not be suitable for all investors. Past performance does not guarantee future results. This post is for educational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice.

13/07/2026

𝐆𝐞𝐨𝐩𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐄𝐬𝐜𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐢𝐧 𝐌𝐢𝐝𝐝𝐥𝐞 𝐄𝐚𝐬𝐭 𝐓𝐡𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐬 𝐅𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐡 𝐔𝐊 𝐈𝐧𝐟𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝐒𝐮𝐫𝐠𝐞

Escalating geopolitical instability in the Middle East is reigniting inflationary fears in the United Kingdom, potentially forcing the Bank of England to adopt a more hawkish monetary policy stance in the months ahead.

The renewed friction comes after U.S. military strikes targeted Iranian assets over the weekend, prompting retaliatory strikes from Iran against commercial vessels navigating the vital maritime transit routes of the Strait of Hormuz. The resulting disruption to maritime logistics and supply chains has driven a sharp upward movement in global crude prices, threatening to undo recent progress on curbing consumer price growth.

In a client research note, Barclays analysts warned that central bankers will likely be forced to reassess their near-term policy trajectories as energy costs increase. "We think the increased tensions in the Middle East and rise in oil prices this week will keep the risk of a further inflationary impulse forefront in the minds of MPC members," the analysts wrote, pointing to the renewed pressure on energy markets.

For the Bank of England’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC), higher energy prices complicate the delicate balancing act between taming inflation and supporting sluggish economic growth. A sustained rally in crude markets risks spilling over into broader supply chain costs and headline consumer price figures, reversing the disinflationary trend that policymakers have relied upon.

Financial markets have already begun repricing the expected path for UK borrowing costs to reflect these heightened macroeconomic risks. Data from LSEG indicates that traders now fully price in a 25-basis-point interest-rate increase in 2026. Furthermore, swap markets reflect a 28% probability of a second quarter-point hike by year-end, signaling growing investor consensus that elevated global energy prices will keep central bank policy tighter for longer.

by Rich Porlé - #

13/07/2026

Early Monday Trading Summary: Singapore Markets

Singapore shares edged slightly lower on Monday morning, with the benchmark FTSE Straits Times Index dipping 0.1% to 5,465.81.

Top Market Movers

Among large-cap companies (market capitalization over S$1 billion / US$772.9 million):

Declines: Financial services firm UOB-Kay Hian Holdings saw the sharpest drop early in the session, tumbling 2.1%. Healthcare provider Thomson Medical Group fell 1.9%, while real estate developer UOL Group slipped 1.8%.

Gains: On the upside, property group Bukit Sembawang Estates led early advances with a 1.0% rise, matched by Keppel Infrastructure Trust at +1.0%. Transport operator ComfortDelGro rounded out the top gainers, adding 0.7%.

Currencies & Fixed Income

FX: The U.S. dollar gained ground against the local currency, rising 0.2% to trade at S$1.29.

Bonds: Yields on 10-year Singapore Government Securities increased by 4 basis points, reaching 2.170%.

21/03/2026