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STI set for firmer open but negative US index futures could cap gains

The index ended 0.3% higher on Tuesday after rebounding from a lower 0.9% opening.

STI set for firmer open but negative US index futures could cap gains

The index ended 0.3% higher on Tuesday after rebounding from a lower 0.9% opening.

STI set for weaker open following 1.8% gain

With the tone likely to turn more downside biased, says OCBC Investment Research, the index could slip back towards its immediate support around 2735...

STI set for firmer open amidst news of EU bailout

Markets are likely to rebound following news that Chinese inflation eased and Spanish banks were bailed out by the EU, says IG Markets Singapore.

STI closes 0.1% lower; commodity markets react badly to Bernanke's comments

The index was unable to sustain itself above 2770 during an ‘uninspired’ session.

STI sees gains of 1.8% following positive news from Europe

Thursday's tone is expected to remain upbeat, with the index forecast to recover further.

Singapore dollar trades at $1.2834

The local currency has gained slightly on the greenback as a G7 conference call took the edge of the eurozone crisis, according to IG Markets...

STI to initiate technical rebound

Sharp corrections were seen in the STI as it moved into bear-market territory.

STI set for weak open amidst 'economic despair' in Asia

The STI ended on 1 June 2012 at 2745.7, down more than 9% on its March high.

STI expected to open weak; DBS likely to be in focus

IG Markets Singapore says DBS may be in the spotlight after Indonesia’s central bank said it would cap single ownership in its banks to 40% for new...

STI down 0.6%, set for weak opening

A slide into the red for the rest of the week looks on the cards for the STI, says IG Markets Singapore.

SPI poised for flat open

IG Markets Singapore says the strong performance across Wall Street and Europe may not automatically lead to another upbeat session in Asia amidst so...

STI rebounds but up for weak open

The STI closed with a 0.5% gain but is expected to be affected by the Nikkei’s poor start and the closed US market.

STI set for firmer open despite retreat on Wall Street

The mildly positive Nikkei start and significantly higher US index futures are expected to provide some lift.

Flat open expected for the STI; DBS likely to be in focus

Is Indonesia’s central bank moving to block DBS from taking over Danamon?

FTSE 100 in Europe falls 2.5%; NASDAQ up 0.4%

The STI opened with a 0.9% drop and declined further to a 1.5% lower close.

STI forecast to head south; reactions on Wall Street muted

Plus analyst says the Greek exit threat still has the potential to scare sensitive markets.

STI rebounds; Formula One to start pre-marketing for upcoming IPO

The index recovered to a 0.4% gain by the close of 21 May 2012 trading.