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Two major banks expect lower earnings and margins in Q2
Two major banks expect lower earnings and margins in Q2
Meanwhile, fee income is expected to grow for both DBS and OCBC, thanks to wealth management.
Investors flock to Singapore despite trade uncertainty
They are actively seeking logistics and multi-user industrial assets.
East Asia-led NODX gains offset slump in Western demand
This signals a shift toward deeper intra-Asian trade.
Home sales set to rise in July on new launches
Lower interest rates provide support, but a weak macro-outlook may dampen buying sentiment.
Singaporeans shift spending from US to local and Chinese goods
They said that Trump's reintroduction of tariffs drove this overall sentiment.
Falling interest rates and new home launches to propel July sales
Properties such as LyndenWoods are expected to fuel demand.
Top auction houses draw Southeast Asia’s elite art buyers
Moneyed Millennials and Gen Zers are spending more on art pieces.
Hybrid work to potentially boost productivity and cut costs in Singapore
Businesses could potentially save on 55% real estate costs by shifting to hybrid work.
SGX’s securities daily average value expected to sustain growth through 2027
SDAV is expected to rise 9% in FY2026 and 4% in FY2027.
Singapore home prices expected to rise modestly in 2025
Around 3,800 more homes are expected to be completed for the rest of the year.
Singapore ranks fourth in global AI readiness and tech skills
Thanks to its national initiatives, such as the National AI Strategy 2.0.
No mega-deals as Singapore M&A market slumps
Deal value fell 7% year on year, whilst volume dropped 27%.
SSD rule change preemptive measure against property flipping
This will make investors looking to flip properties think twice.
CBD office rents face pressure with no new supply until 2027
Colliers forecasts annual rental growth in the Prime CBD segment to fall between 0-2% for 2025.
Johor-Singapore SEZ expected to boost cross-border investment
The country accounted for almost two-thirds of the region’s total inflows.
Singapore seen to grow 2.4% in 2025
The economy is expected to beyond expectations despite the impact US tariffs.
Experts warn of possible deterioration in Singapore’s labour market
UOB cites falling recruitment and resignation rates as early warning signs.
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