Singapore stock calls for 6 April 2017

US will take action against syria if UN doesn't.

http://abcnews.go.com/US/wireStory/us-action-syrian-chemical-attacks-46600897

If we allow any country to attack another country without UN endorsement, we will be changing the rule of engagement which is might is the new rule.

We're a strong proponent of the rules-based system.  If we don't stop any unilateral action by any country, we're supporting the notion that MIGHT IS THE RULE.  In other words, if you are a super power country, you can basically do anything.

Another land banking scheme exposed!

https://sg.news.yahoo.com/property-investment-company-under-fire-042156218.html

When a deal seems too good to be true, it is usually too good to be true.  Gold investment, Diamond (Jewel) and Land banking schemes are just too good to be true.

UFO spotted in Spain sky!

UFOs have nowhere to hide with the proliferations of mobile devices. Heehee!

Singapore stock calls for 5 April 2017

Another oil & gas company in trouble - RH Petrogas

http://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/rh-petrogas-auditor-flags-cashflow-concern
When the water rises, all boats rise.  When the water subsides, we'll know who's naked.  Heehee!

North Korea is still as defiant as ever.

https://sg.news.yahoo.com/north-korea-fires-missile-sea-japan-001038144.html

China-USA summit will take place on April 6-7 2017 and this summit will mostly be discussing how to handle North Korea.  China & USA will decide the fate of NK and whether there'll be a war against NK.  A war against NK will affect South Korea the most, followed by Japan & China.

NK's mobile rocket launchers (more than 10,000) can hit Seoul which has about 25m citizens and NK will use its long-range missiles to attack USA military bases in Japan.  China will have to deal with millions of war refugees at its borders and may have to take control of NK for the time being before the installation of new NK government.  The repercussions are huge and far reaching when a war happens.

East China Sea tension.

https://sg.news.yahoo.com/news/world-war-iii-nightmare-scenario-133000438.html

USA planted this seed of conflict after WW2 knowing that Diaoyu islands belonged to China but gave the administrative right to Japan.  However, the sovereignty was not given to Japan.  Oxford's library archives show that Diaoyu islands belong to China.  China also has its own documentations to proof that it is the real owner of Diaoyu islands.

There'll be no peace with USA presence in the region.

Singapore stock calls for 4 April 2017

Will WTO give China market economy status?

https://sg.finance.yahoo.com/news/wto-creates-panel-decide-china-172608645.html

Will WTO give China market economy status after Trump's insistence to ignore WTO ruling?  What will happen if WTO also loses China's support when China is not given the market economy status it deserves?  Where will WTO stand if it doesn't honour its words?

Will WTO be relegated to a secondary organisation in the future?  This is a possibility as China & USA begin to foster better relationship in April 2017.

Zombies captured by Russian military helicopter.

Russian military helicopter captured zombies attack in 2007 and Russian government had to explain the zombies' attack.  There were a few versions for this video explanation including video game scenes, radiation infected persons, etc.  China media news also did a feature news for this video.

High interest rate environment is coming! - Part 3

https://sg.finance.yahoo.com/news/ready-higher-interest-rates-says-080808872.html

EU is warning about higher interest rates now!

However, we've been warning about higher interest rates much earlier.

http://sg-stock.blogspot.sg/2017/03/weve-been-warning-about-rising-inflation.html

http://sg-stock.blogspot.sg/2017/03/ecb-is-reducing-bond-purchases.html

Singapore stock calls for 3 April 2017

How is canning done in Singapore?

This is how canning is done in Singapore if you've committed a felony.

Do your crime and you pay for it!

USA and China are fostering better relationship.

http://en.people.cn/n3/2017/0402/c90000-9198274.html

USA and China are fostering better relationship without involving middleman like SG.  When the 2 titans can talk to each other directly, SG has no strategic role to play anymore except to be used as a pawn for whipping when these 2 titans squabble.

Another China-Europe rail freight has started.

http://en.people.cn/n3/2017/0401/c90000-9198268.html

Another rail freight route has started from China to Budapest by bypassing Asean sea route.  China is progressing ahead while we are regressing.

Does it pay to keep fit?

Just look at the video and see it for yourself.

FED is expected to reduce its massive treasuries holdings in 2017 - Part 2

http://finance.yahoo.com/news/fed-signals-could-promptly-start-shedding-bonds-portfolio-163001902--sector.html

Interest rates will continue to rise in 2017 & 2018 because of inflation and also dumping of US treasuries.  Companies which leverage on debts for growth will be badly affected by rising interest rates.  One such company is Amazon.

http://sg-stock.blogspot.sg/2017/02/fed-is-expected-to-reduce-its-massive.html

Baltic dry index - 1297

Today, Friday, March 31 2017, the Baltic Dry Index decreased by 27 points, reaching 1297 points.

Baltic Dry Index is compiled by the London-based Baltic Exchange and covers prices for transported cargo such as coal, grain and iron ore. The index is based on a daily survey of agents all over the world. Baltic Dry hit a temporary peak on May 20, 2008, when the index hit 11,793. The lowest level ever reached was on Wednesday the 10th of February 2016, when the index dropped to 290 points.

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Related stocks: Cosco, Sembcorp Marine & Pan Ocean.

US rig count - 824

HOUSTON (AP) — The number of rigs exploring for oil and natural gas in the U.S. increased by 15 this week to 824.

A year ago, 450 rigs were active.

Houston oilfield services company Baker Hughes Inc. said Friday that 662 rigs sought oil and 160 explored for natural gas this week. Two were listed as miscellaneous.

Texas increased by seven rigs and Louisiana added six. Alaska rose by three while New Mexico gained two.

Colorado declined by two. North Dakota and Utah were off one each.

Arkansas, California, Kansas, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, West Virginia and Wyoming were all unchanged.

The U.S. rig count peaked at 4,530 in 1981. It bottomed out last May at 404.

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Related stocks: Keppel Corp, Sembcorp Marine, Cosco.