A hot US inflation reading pushed Fed hike odds above 85 percent, but the real question for Singapore investors is what happens next to SORA, floating-rate loans, and REIT financing costs. I explain how a decision made in Washington can eventually reach your household finances and REIT portfolio, why banks may initially benefit while REITs feel the squeeze, and why CPF Special Account savings remain anchored at 4.0 percent. I also examine CapitaLand Ascendas REIT, where improving leverage still sits at 39.7 percent and interest coverage remains at 3.5 times.
Key takeaways:
US core CPI rose 0.3 percent in August, above expectations.
Fed hike odds climbed above 85 percent from around 70 percent.
SORA stood near 1.1 percent on one to three month tenors.
CapitaLand Ascendas REIT leverage improved from 42.0 percent to 39.7 percent.
Its 3.5x interest coverage remains below the 4.0x forensic floor.
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This content is produced for educational and informational purposes only. I am not a financial advisor — I am a retail investor who applies forensic analysis to my own portfolio and shares that process publicly. Nothing here constitutes a recommendation to buy, sell, or hold any security, and no specific target prices or personalised financial advice are offered. Stocks assessed under Iggy’s Forensic Yield Standard are benchmarked against a 4.7% minimum yield hurdle; stocks flagged as Growth Watch fall below this threshold but demonstrate clean balance sheet metrics and an identifiable growth catalyst — these carry a materially different risk profile and are not suitable as yield replacements for income-dependent investors. All data is sourced from public filings and verified sources; where data is unverified it is explicitly flagged. All investments carry risk, including the potential loss of principal, and past performance is not indicative of future results. If you are making investment decisions involving CPF, SRS, or personal capital, please conduct your own due diligence or consult a MAS-licensed financial adviser before committing funds.
