S1E31: Sell in May and walk away? BT Mark to Market (Ep 31)

The next few months could be a risky time. Investors should tread very carefully, and be prepared to take advantage of a big sell-off. The Fed is pausing its rate hiking cycle even though inflation is still elevated. Meanwhile, Singapore is battling to keep a lid on runaway residential property prices.

Synopsis: Listen to senior correspondent Ben Paul's analysis and insight on market trends and corporate issues in Singapore in this podcast series based on his weekly column in The Business Times.

Highlights: 

01:34 Fed pauses, but financial conditions may continue tightening

02:44 Singapore tries to restrict runaway residential property prices

05:13 Tough policy action meets stubborn pushback from market

07:53 Self-serving narratives from financial market, property sectors

10:44 Bargains to be had in the wake of big, disorderly sell-offs

Written and hosted by: Ben Paul ([email protected])

Edited by: Howie Lim & Claressa Monteiro 

Recording engineer: Joann Chai Pei Chieh

Produced by: BT Podcasts, The Business Times, SPH Media

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