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Singapore dollar retreats against US dollar

FX markets are expected to trade in tight ranges as traders wait for fresh leadership and direction from this week's EU Summit, says IG Markets Singapore.

Singapore dollar retreats against US dollar

FX markets are expected to trade in tight ranges as traders wait for fresh leadership and direction from this week's EU Summit, says IG Markets Singapore.

STI set to open lower amidst expected volatile week for markets

IG Markets Singapore forecasts the STI to open around 0.5% lower.

Singapore dollar regains some ground following fall against the greenback

The decline in investors’ sentiment began as European business activity declined for a fifth straight month in June, says IG Markets Singapore.

STI closed 0.9% lower

The fall followed four consecutive sessions of gains, and OCBC says tone is likely to remain pessimistic.

Maxi-Cash IPO oversubscribed amid strong interest

Singapore's first listed pawnbroker said its 56mn invitation shares is roughly 4.3 times oversubscribed.

Singapore dollar retreats below 1.27 level

IG Markets Singapore says SGD/USD traders are likely to position themselves for a fresh injection from the Fed in the coming months.

STI climbs for 4th consecutive session

The index registered a 0.5% gain but is forecast to be uninspired on Thursday.

Singapore dollar advances against the greenback

Pressure is on the US dollar as investors are cautious about the FOMC meeting, says IG Markets Singapore.

STI set to open higher following 0.6% gain

The strong Nikkei start and the rally on Wall Street are likely to provide further inspiration, says OCBC Investment Research.

Singapore dollar feels pressure of 'renewed US dollar strength'

The greenback traded higher against all of the major currencies except for the Australian and New Zealand dollars.

STI set for weaker open amidst market skepticism

OCBC Investment Research says sentiment is likely to turn more downside biased.

Singapore dollar starts week with early gains against the US dollar

The Greek election results have resulted in a positive reaction in the global markets, says IG Markets Singapore.

STI shows more signs of optimism

The index closed 1.3% higher in the last session, with analysts expecting further improvement in sentiment.

STI snaps two-day losing streak

Property stocks were among the favoured counters with CapitaMalls Asia rising 2.5% and CapitaLand ending 1.9% higher.

Singapore dollar trades below $1.28

The greenback meanwhile weakened with equities closing over 1% higher.

STI falls for second consecutive session with 0.5% loss

Firmer open is expected though as policy-easing hopes lift the mood across global markets, says IG Markets Singapore.

Keppel Land and UOL post gains despite growing pressure

Both property stocks inched 1% higher even as the rest of the field sank amid news of fresh private residential sites flooding the market.