Markets and Investing

Trading set for optimistic tone

The index is forecast to recover part of the losses incurred on 29 October 2012.

Trading set for optimistic tone

The index is forecast to recover part of the losses incurred on 29 October 2012.

US dollar sits at $1.2211 against the Singapore dollar

The GDP figures did little to move the USD/SGD currency pair.

STI gains 0.4%

The index is forecast to extend its recovery.

Singapore dollar trades at $1.2213

Trading in tight range persists as traders exercise caution.

STI forecast to drift sideways

Investors are expected to remain on the sidelines ahead of the long weekend.

Traders flee into safe haven currencies

The greenback strengthened to $1.2244 against the Singapore dollar amid the aversion to risk assets.

STI set for weak open

A negative knee-jerk reaction in the local market is expected.

Singapore dollar virtually unchanged

Traders are said to be exercising caution about the global economy’s recovery.

STI set for firmer open

Thanks to the recovery on Wall Street and the stronger Nikkei start.

Equity markets soften

The Singapore dollar continues to trade in a tight range.

STI set for weaker open

The index is forecast to remain rangebound for this week.

Risk currencies lose ground

More are opening long positions amidst a shift in sentiment.

STI set for flat or even negative open

The index is having trouble overcoming the 3067 near-term resistance.

Singapore continues advance against the greenback

The local currency is trading at its highest level in over 12 months.

STI set for positive open

Gains, however, are forecast to be limited amidst signs of the index’s weakness.