Markets and Investing

Singapore dollar trades at $1.2673

The local currency remained unchanged against the US dollar despite a flight to safety, says IG Markets Singapore.

Singapore dollar trades at $1.2673

The local currency remained unchanged against the US dollar despite a flight to safety, says IG Markets Singapore.

STI gains total 3.8% since 27 June

The futures market points to a firmer open for the STI, says IG Markets Singapore.

STI up 1.1%

Investors may opt to take profit on the recent gains should the index be unable to sustain itself above 2900, says OCBC Investment Research.

Singapore dollar rallies with risk assets 'back in vogue'

The measures put forward by the EU seem to be welcomed by investors, says IG Markets Singapore, with the Singapore dollar trading at $1.2676.

Local currency back in $1.28 zone

On Friday morning the Singapore dollar hovers just below $1.28 as traders mull over the EU growth package and its possible calming effect on global markets, says IG Markets Singapore.

STI closes with 0.2% gain after 1% surge

The index is forecast to slide lower in the direction of the 2800 psychological support, says OCBC.

Jardine C&C gearing up for a stock split?

The likelihood strengthens after the conglomerate's Astra International business announced a 1:10 stock split.

Singapore dollar holds steady against the greenback

Having edged down slightly this week from just above the $1.28 mark, the local currency currently trades at $1.275, says IG Markets Singapore.

STI rebounds to close almost 1.3% higher

The index gained due to Wall Street’s strong session, growing talk of fresh stimulus for the Chinese economy, and some early window-dressing, says IG Markets Singapore.

k1 Ventures privatisation has "marginal" impact on Keppel Corp

Keppel Corp will see its effective stake in k1 Ventures rise to 45% from 36% but has little impact on former's own stock.

Singapore dollar trades at $1.2784 against the greenback

Stronger Asian currencies are trading in a tight range, says IG Markets Singapore.

STI posts 0.3% loss following strong rebound

Investors are starting to become very jaded, says IG Markets Singapore.

OCBC downgrades UOL Group to Hold

There is limited exposure to a still healthy mass-market residential segment, says OCBC.

Singapore dollar sits above $1.28 level

The local currency has sat above the $1.25 level for almost two months and is unlikely to regain this level, says IG markets Singapore.

STI to slip further following almost 0.5% loss

The index could fall towards its 3-week uptrend support, says OCBC Investment Research.

OCBC allots S$500 million to buy back shares

This is the fourth share buyback programme for the bank and will involve on-market purchases of ordinary shares.

DBS and OCBC downgraded to neutral

Macquarie says a convincing bull market could make them switch back, amidst improvement in earnings and sentiment.