August

What happened? There will be a 10-year Singapore government bond auction (NZ16100X) coming up on 27 August. Recently, we saw more volatility in Singapore T-bill and government bond yields. The…

Certificates of deposit (CDs) have seen rates rising even more, despite major banks lowering the rates on theri savings accounts.  As of August 19, 2026, the best 12-month CD rates…

High-yield savings account rates held steady and even increased going into August. With the Fed holding rates steady, banks are using this opportunity to capture savers. As of August 17,…

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What happened? As Singapore marks its 61st National Day, I’ve been thinking about what financial independence means in practical terms. For me, part of it is making sure my spare…

Certificates of deposit (CDs) have seen rates rising even more, despite major banks lowering the rates on theri savings accounts.  As of August 5, 2026, the best 12-month CD rates…

The window for the US Congress to pass a comprehensive market structure bill on cryptocurrencies is closing, with the Senate set to go on recess in a matter of days,…

High-yield savings account rates held steady and even increased going into August. With the Fed holding rates steady, banks are using this opportunity to capture savers. As of August 3,…

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