By Tigris Asset Management | May 2025 Singapore’s manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) falls to 49.6 in April, dipping below the neutral 50-point mark for the first time in six months. While the move may seem incremental, it signals contraction—and in the broader context of rising global tariffs, fragile external demand, and shifting monetary dynamics, it’s … Singapore PMI Falls to 49.6 – Implications for Growth
By Tigris Asset Management | May 2025 In today’s volatile global environment, figuring out where to invest in 2025 is no longer about simple diversification. Investors need a sharp, forward-looking approach that captures opportunity, protects against downside, and reflects the new macroeconomic regime. At Tigris Asset Management, we build positive alpha portfolios — strategies designed to deliver not just … Where to Invest in 2025: A Positive Alpha Manager’s Playbook
By Tigris Asset Management | May 2025 The idea of a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve is no longer confined to crypto Twitter threads — it’s now part of a formal discussion within U.S. federal policy. On March 6, 2025, former President Donald Trump issued an executive order directing the U.S. Treasury to evaluate the feasibility of establishing a … Strategic Bitcoin Reserve: Symbolic Gesture or Policy Shift?
By Tigris Asset Management As global markets battle intensifying trade wars and policy uncertainty, AI market resilience is emerging as a stabilizing force. Despite macro volatility, strong quarterly earnings from tech leaders like Meta and Microsoft show that artificial intelligence remains a core growth engine in 2025. As investors navigate a market caught between booming tech optimism … AI Market Resilience Amid Trade Tensions
Markets React to Cooling Inflation, But Trade Risks Loom Large Stock markets posted modest gains on Wednesday, with investors initially cheering softer U.S. inflation data before shifting focus back to the ongoing trade war. While the *February CPI report showed a weaker-than-expected increase of 0.2% MoM and 2.8% YoY, a closer look at subcomponents suggested … Markets Caught Between Cooling Inflation and Rising Trade Tensions
Inflation Cools, But the Real Impact is Yet to Come Markets had been anticipating the latest U.S. inflation print, and the data delivered a mild surprise—February CPI came in softer than expected: • Headline CPI: +0.2% M/M (vs. +0.3% est.), +2.8% Y/Y (vs. +2.9% est.)• Core CPI: +0.2% M/M (vs. +0.3% est.), +3.1% Y/Y (vs. … Market Volatility Persists Amid Inflation Data and Trade Uncertainty
Ontario’s Energy Policy and U.S. Tariff Developments: Trade Frictions Persist Ontario’s decision to suspend its 25% surcharge on electricity exports to the U.S. was a welcome development for North American trade relations. However, this was overshadowed by the Trump administration’s decision to move forward with a 25% tariff on steel and aluminum imports from Canada, … Market Resilience Amid Policy Shifts: Key Implications for Investors
China is back in focus as its latest consumer price index (CPI) data showed a surprising contraction of -0.7% year-on-year admist the global market uncertainty. While this raised some eyebrows, the Lunar New Year effect likely distorted the numbers. When adjusted for seasonal factors, the CPI remains positive, but the headline figure still stirs conversations … Global Market Uncertainty: China Stimulus Hopes, U.S. Recession Fears, and Canada’s Strategic Shift
Understanding Litigation Financing Litigation financing for ESG, a relatively recent phenomenon in the legal landscape, has emerged as a powerful tool for individuals and entities seeking access to justice and redress for grievances. It involves the provision of financial resources by a third-party funder to a claimant or group of claimants to pursue a legal … Financing Litigation: A Pathway to ESG Compliance
In today’s rapidly evolving financial landscape, the principles of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) and responsible investing are not just buzzwords—they are the future of investment. As the global community becomes increasingly aware of the impact of corporate actions on the environment and society, investors are pivoting towards strategies that align with these values. Here’s … The Future of Investment: Embracing ESG and Responsible Investing