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STI closes 0.1% lower; commodity markets react badly to Bernanke's comments
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.
Wall Street retreats; Japanese markets open higher
The STI started the day at 2779.1 after losing 1.5% on 18 May 2012.
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.
Singapore Markets Morning Briefing - what you need to know for Thurs May 17, 2012
Soft open is expected for the STI following further losses on Wall Street and the negative Nikkei start.
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