Market Updates

Monthly wrap for March 2021: Stocks rise as investors bank on continued economic recovery, relief that US stimulus was finally approved

The STI gained 7.3% in March, 11.3% for first quarter; Investors banked on an economic recovery gaining pace; US President Joe Biden’s US$1.9 trillion package played a big part; Equally important was...

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Treasury yields slip, stocks rise as investors continue to bank on COVID recovery theme

Slip in US Treasury yields and official comments underpin market’s strength; STI gained 23 points or 0.7% over the week at 3,157.95; Index is on course for its best 1Q gain since...

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A dovish Fed helped markets stay firm

US Fed pledged to keep rates low and not taper its bond purchase; US economy on track for 6.5% growth this year, said Fed; STI rose 34 points or 1.3% to 3,134.54...

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US stimulus enables STI to cross 3,100, markets shrugged off rising bond yields – for now

The STI rose 82 points or 2.7% to 3,095.22; On Thursday, the index closed at 3,106; The main driver was the US’s US$1.9 trillion stimulus; Wall St continued to rise to new...

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Stocks remain firm despite rise in bond yields

US Treasuries rose on Fed chief’s comments, sparked selloff in stocks; Markets stayed firm after a wobble, strong US jobs report helped Wall St recover; STI regained the 3,000 level when it...

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Monthly wrap for February 2021: Vaccine optimism vs rising bond yields

The STI gained 1.6% for Feb at 2,949.04; Optimism came from vaccine news, pessimism from higher bond yields; Wall St’s all-time highs on Wed were erased by fears of rising rates; Wilmar...

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Second liners continue to occupy market’s energies amidst rising rate concerns

The STI fell 45 points or 1.5% to 2,880.64; Penny stocks enjoyed bulk of the volume; Wall St and other markets have their eyes on rising US bond yields; Singapore Government’s Budget...

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Penny stock remained in play in quiet week for blue chips

The STI gained 18 points to end a holiday-shortened week at 2,925.48; Absence of major news meant players turned to penny stocks; Average value per unit traded was around S$0.50; DBS reported...

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A flat week for the STI, penny stocks in play

The STI gained 5 points or 0.17% at 2,907.11 over the week; Wall Street’s new highs due to weak economic data which raised stimulus hopes; Penny stocks in play, possibly as traders...

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Monthly wrap for January 2021: Bulls held sway in first half, bears in second

The STI was up 2% for the month; All of the gains came in first two weeks when index rose 6%; Drag came from Wall Street’s second half selloff; US Fed chief...

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