Chart of the Week Archive

Singapore Stays Strong

Singapore's strong economy has resulted in a strong stock market even as US equities have weakened over the past few months.

The MSCI Singapore Index Fund (EWS) is up nearly 10% since March 1 compared to a 5% decline for the S&P 500 over the same time period.

Even as economists worry about the possiblity of a douple dip recession in the U.S. and Europe, Singapore's economic performance continues to exceed expectations.

Treasuries Take Off

The lackluster economy has stalled stocks and sent investors in search of safe returns.

Semiconductors Underperform

Semiconductor stocks have underperformed the broader market as the outlook for the tech sector has become more uncertain.

The exchange traded fund S&P North American Technology-Semiconductors Sector Index Fund (IGW) with top holdings including Texas Instruments, Intel and Applied Materials, is down 15% since the beginning of May.

Analysts have