US-China tensions weigh on sentiment
Increasing US-China tensions drag STI down to 0.9% loss for week; An early boost from virus vaccine hopes were wiped out later; China’s proposed HK security law expected to draw flak from...
Read MoreSeesawing between optimism and pessimism
The STI lost 2.6% over the week, possible after Fed chief Powell’s reality check on economic outlook; US economic data continued to be grim; SIA reported S$732m Q4 loss, analysts turned bearish; ...
Read MoreWorse economic news = better stock market performance
The STI lost 1.3% last week at 2,591.88; World equities continued to be supported by central bank, Govt stimulus and news of gradual reopenings; Wall St rose despite devastating jobs report; Eurozone’s...
Read MoreMonthly wrap for April 2020: STI rose 5.8% on hopes that things can only get better and central banks’ support
The STI gained almost 6% in April at 2,624.23; Markets were supported by hopes that a recovery is coming and massive central bank support; Gains came despite grim economic numbers; Oil prices...
Read MoreNegative oil prices added to the uncertainty
Negative oil and Gilead disappointment drag 3.7% off STI; Some European countries start partial reopening; US jobless claims continued to rise; Singapore banks will start earnings reporting this week; SIA responded to...
Read MoreHopes of economic recovery support stocks
The STI gained 43 points or 1.7% over the week; Markets were supported by hopes that some economies might reopen soon; US stocks also boosted by report of encouraging drug test; In...
Read MoreCan the Fed defeat the virus?
Wall St gained 12% on hopes that the Fed’s money printing can save the US economy; The Straits Times Index followed suit, rising 7.6% over the four trading days; Oil prices rallied...
Read MoreCovid-19 woes continue to weigh on sentiment
The STI dropped 139 points or 5.5% over the week at 2,389.29; Government announced partial lockdown from 7 April; Government proposed rental relief Bill, analysts say it will hurt retail S-reits; Wall...
Read MoreVirus concerns, rescue packages were main drivers
The STI bounced almost 5% to 2,528.76 over the week; Main drivers were government stimulus packages; US government pledged US$2 trillion to fight virus-led slowdown; Singapore government pledged further S$48.4b; US Treasury...
Read MoreVirus fears vs central bank support: which will win?
STI dropped 224 points or 8.5% over the week to 2,410.74; Central banks will try to prop up economies, markets with stimulus; US Fed cut interest rates to almost zero; US government...
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