Markets and Investing
STI set for higher open following minor setback
The index surprised traders, says IG markets Singapore, as it fell while its regional peers rose.
STI set for higher open following minor setback
The index surprised traders, says IG markets Singapore, as it fell while its regional peers rose.
Singapore dollar sustains gains
The local currency started the week testing the $1.24 level, says IG Markets Singapore.
STI rebounds to a 0.5% gain
The index continued to hold up well above the 3000 psychological level in the last trading session.
Cross-border derivatives trades to adopt "equivalency approach"
MAS believes this will solve requirement issues involving multiple jurisdictions.
STI set for further declines
No thanks to widespread disappointment over the lack of concrete details from ECB.
Singapore dollar loses some ground to the greenback
Currency traders had been stocking up on Singapore dollar ahead of the European Central Bank’s meeting, says IG Markets Singapore.
STI closes with 0.5% loss
In local trading, spotlight is likely to be on DBS and F&N.
SGX derivatives and commodities trading grows
Singapore Exchange said derivatives and commodities trading grew in July from a year earlier while securities turnover was lower year-on-year.
Singapore dollar remains at $1.2477 against the greenback
The US dollar faced some weakness heading into the Fed’s meeting, says IG Markets Singapore.
STI closes at a year-high above 3050
The index continued to display resilience, says OCBC Investment Research.
Singapore dollar hits three-month high against the greenback
The local currency traded at $1.2454 on 1 August 2012 morning, its highest level since early May.
STI set for softer open
The STI could open softer looking at the futures market overnight, says IG Markets Singapore.
Singapore dollar holds onto gains against the greenback
Positive comments from the ECB have provided ‘a shot in the arm’ to risk currencies, says IG Markets Singapore.
STI closes with 1.1% gain
The index failed in its attempt to overcome the 3040 key resistance.
Asian hedge funds hit hard in 2Q12
There was no safe haven for the hedge fund market as both developed and emerging markets revealed growing weaknesses.
SGD NEER firmer amidst return of market appetite for risk
Singapore now seems to be receiving the status as a potential safe haven in Asia, says IG Markets Singapore.
Ascott Residence Trust's profit up 4%
ART also registered revenue rise to S$78.9m due to better market performance.