Markets and Investing
STI set for firmer open despite retreat on Wall Street
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.
Singapore dollar struggles as traders move to safe haven assets
The local currency sits above $1.27 against the US dollar.
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Fitch Ratings expects issuance to grow in the short term but sees certain roadblocks to long-term growth.
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.
Currencies weaken across the board; eurozone crisis hits new low
The local currency fell above the $1.27 threshold, currently trading at $1.2767 against the US dollar.
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.
Singapore dollar sits at $1.2772; risk-oriented currencies fall steadily against the greenback
The US dollar moved above the $1.27 resistance level against the local currency.
Euro higher against US dollar for the second time in May; Singapore dollar recovers
The local currency is trading at $1.2675 against the US dollar.
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.
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Find out from RBS how it will affect the Singapore dollar and other Asian currencies.
G10 currencies and risk sentiment weaken; EUR/USD back above 1.2750
The Singapore dollar is trading at $1.2711 following a four-month low against the US dollar.
Wall Street retreats; Japanese markets open higher
The STI started the day at 2779.1 after losing 1.5% on 18 May 2012.
Chinese inland cities are the new property investment darlings
Chengdu, Wuhan, Xi'an and Changsa lead the gaggle of non-coastal cities that will attract investors, according to ULI.
Singapore dollar slips further against the greenback; investors exit risk assets
Currency trading saw investors moving to safe havens such as the US dollar and gold.
Investors flee equities amidst panic; Facebook stock priced at $38 a share
In local trading, a very weak open is expected for the STI following losses in global markets.
Currency Briefing - what you need to know for Thurs May 17, 2012
The Singapore dollar has so far depreciated by 2.4% against the US dollar this month.
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