Monthly Archives: October 2020

Fear returned to stock markets in October

Posted on October 31, 2020 by limkimtong

US stock markets came down in October. The Dow Jones Industrial Index (Dow) lost 4.6%. S&P 500 index lost 2.8%. Nasdaq lost 2.3% from a trajectory of going up in recent months. The Presidential Election results weighed heavily in the … Continue reading →

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With sadness and not believing

Posted on October 29, 2020 by limkimtong

The last time we had been to Changi Airport was in January this year. Since then we had not stepped inside because of Covid-19 pandemic. Yesterday, we took a bus there. We did it because there was going to be … Continue reading →

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Where is the Sales Revenue?

Posted on October 25, 2020 by limkimtong

I walked past Sim Siang Choon Building along Balestier Road yesterday. The shop at the corner of Sim Siang Choon Building that sells car audio equipment – Audiophile Sound Craft – was empty. The familiar audio shop was gone, to … Continue reading →

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Should we invest now?

Posted on October 20, 2020 by limkimtong

Someone asked recently whether it is time to invest in equities or properties since the bank interest rates are so low now? This is not something you would like to advise since it is very uncertain time during this period. … Continue reading →

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Living with Ageing

Posted on October 19, 2020 by limkimtong

When we do our medical checks, we found there were no improvements with our conditions. In fact, we face new physical ailments. Decreasing bone mass, deteriorating age-related macular degeneration (AMD), losing weight, and pain in knees are some that are … Continue reading →

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Mind matters

Posted on October 15, 2020 by limkimtong

It has been a period of mental stress Covid-19 cases resurgence Personal health concerns The ugliness of US politics   No ends in sight Global economies battled Financial assets dwindled Trying to keep afloat   Reduced social interactions Adding to … Continue reading →

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DBS Preference Shares Redemption by DBS

Posted on October 9, 2020 by limkimtong

DBS offered DBS 4.70% Non-Cumulative Non-Convertible Preference Shares for public subscription in November 2010. Ten years later, DBS is redeeming all S$800 million Preference Shares next month under the terms and conditions of this issue. DBS Preference Shares is callable … Continue reading →

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Time compressed

Posted on October 8, 2020 by limkimtong

This is already October. I felt that this year passed me by like a blur. It is like a Pause button being pressed. I went to Singapore Botanic Gardens on Monday, my first after 8 months! I did not feel … Continue reading →

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Medishield Life Premium to be raised based on recommendations

Posted on October 4, 2020 by limkimtong

Medishield Life Insurance is a national insurance for basic health insurance that includes covering hospitalisation costs. It is administered by the Central Provident Fund Board (CPF). For added insurance coverage, the Integrated Shield Plans (IP) by private insurers can be … Continue reading →

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Michael Connelly – The Crossing

Posted on October 4, 2020 by limkimtong

This fiction “The Crossing” by Michael Connelly was published in 2015. I started reading Michael Connelly’s books only recently. If you were interested in police detective kind of fictional stories, I recommend Michael Connelly’s Detective Harry Bosch series. It was … Continue reading →

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