Markets
H1 2025 sees strong business confidence in most sectors: report
H1 2025 sees strong business confidence in most sectors: report
Meanwhile, the F&B and the transportation and storage sectors are less optimistic.
Catalist to mainboard firms show 9.4% median return
LHN led with a 41% annualised return.
Daily Markets Briefing: STI down 0.06%; Top stock is Singtel
Singtel is the top stock with a 2.89% increase.
Sembcorp, DBS seen exceeding Q4 forecasts: report
Downside risks are anticipated for companies such as Wilmar International, and Singapore Exchange.
Singapore loan market sees nearly 49% growth in 2024
Key driver was the borrowing activity by commodities firms, which accounted for US$18.4b or 23% of the total loan volume
76% of Singapore firms disclose nature-related issues: study
But, only 14% have aligned with the Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures framework.
Singapore less exposed to US tariff risks
However, it is vulnerable to negative trade shocks or a US economic downturn.
Equities market set to moderate in 2025 on US rate cuts
Experts predict interest rates to settle at 3.50-3.75% by end-2025.
Why investors should not to fear Trump’s return
Experts say Singapore can withstand Trump-era policy-related market volatilities.
UOB taps Leong Yung Chee as new CFO
The appointment will take effect on 22 April 2025.
PeakBayou acquires 91.06% of AMOS’ issued shares
This represents an aggregate of 189 million shares from Amos.
3 strategies for navigating Singapore's equities market in 2025
An expert projects a 4.1% dividend yield for the equities market.
OCBC sets up dedicated teams in Singapore, Malaysia to support SMEs
The two teams will comprise 25 experienced bankers.
Sasseur REIT extends sponsor loan maturity
The agreement extends the maturity of the sponsor loan from March 2025 to March 2030.
SGX FX, SMBC team up to improve investor access to Japan’s markets
It aims to boost SGX FX’s liquidity and depth.
SG startups enter Nordic market through EnterpriseSG’s new programme
The Stockholm node will be launched in Q1 2025.
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