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Singapore dollar hits new one-year high
The local currency has been gaining ground on the USD in the lead-up to Fed’s open market committee meeting.
Singapore dollar hits new one-year high
The local currency has been gaining ground on the USD in the lead-up to Fed’s open market committee meeting.
Stocks in focus: F&N and Genting
Thursday’s big news, says IG Markets Singapore, is ThaiBev’s new offer for Fraser and Neave.
US dollar falls to $1.2293 against the local currency
Find out here which two factors pushed down the value of the greenback.
STI locked in consolidation mode
There was significant buying interest on small to mid-cap stocks with increasing trading volume, says OCBC Investment Research.
Singapore dollar trades at $1.2369
The US dollar is forecast to continue to face outflows as traders move into risk currencies.
STI drifts into negative territory
Tone is forecast to remain more downside biased, says OCBC Investment Research.
Singapore dollar trades at $1.235
Major currencies have all gained on the US dollar, says IG Markets Singapore.
STI holds on to gains
The index had rebounded fairly strongly in the last session, opening some 0.8% higher.
Singapore dollar remains at $1.2425
The US dollar is still preoccupied with the prospect of QE3 being introduced by the Fed, says IG Markets Singapore.
STI set to end losing streak
Boost in local sentiments is expected following the sharp rebound on Wall Street and the strong Nikkei start.
Genting pummeled as earnings prospects weaken
Stock lost 1.5% of its value in yesterday trading alone.
STI loses 0.5%
The index continued to head further south after a 0.3% lower opening on Wednesday, says OCBC Investment Research.
Singapore dollar’s appreciation forecast to slow
The local currency’s appreciation against the US dollar may slow to help support exports, says IG Markets Singapore.
STI continues dull week
The index is forecast to slide further towards the 3000 psychological base.
SGX Iron Ore Swaps continues record clearing streak
14.88m metric tonnes were cleared in August, up 42% from July's high.
The greenback slips to $1.245 against the Singapore dollar
The local currency has gained ground on the US dollar as traders stand firm on hopes of QE3, says IG Markets Singapore.
STI sees lackluster performance
The index hardly moved, failing to make any significant headway after opening some 0.4% lower on Monday.