Upping the ante on trade wars and property fever
July 9, 2018Trade war concerns persisted as US raises tariffs on China; China retaliated with levies on US goods; After a MAS warning, the government here then announced fresh property curbs,...
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July 2, 2018STI dropped 4.7% for the month, down 3.9% during the first half of 2018; For the month, the main worry was a global trade war; For the year to date, rising interest rates and...
Read MoreTrade war worries dominate
June 25, 2018The tit-for-tat war of words between US and China on trade escalated; The Dow fell for 8 consecutive days; US Treasuries benefited as safe havens; ...
Read MoreUS-China trade war concerns on the rise
June 18, 2018The STI dropped 80 points or 2.3% over the four trading days; The US-North Korea summit did not have much impact; Trade war fears were renewed after the G-7 meeting, now dubbed as G6...
Read MoreRange-bound whilst waiting for FOMC guidance
June 11, 2018The Straits Times Index decoupled from Wall Street; Trade concerns and ECB tapering said to be playing a major part; G-7 summit over the weekend could shed some light on...
Read MoreSTI hit by Italian, trade war worries
June 4, 2018STI dropped 86 points or 2.4% over the week to 3,427.51; Geopolitical concerns rose to the fore in Italy, US trade war concerns returned; Volume boosted on 31 May by “portfolio rebalancing’’; US...
Read MoreUncertainty over geopolitics and trade wars rule the day
June 1, 2018A strong start to the month, followed by a weak finish – the STI lost 5%; Malaysia’s general elections yielded an upset win for Opposition; US-China trade war put on hold (but not for long); US-North Korea meeting...
Read MoreSTI likely to trade within narrow range
May 28, 2018Easing of US-China trade tensions helped week get off to firm start; Hyflux’s problems took a toll on sentiment; Fed’s dovish minutes helped prop up Wall St; Cancellation of US-North Korea summit brought pressure as week progressed; SGX...
Read MoreRising bond yields and geopolitical concerns to threaten Goldilocks
May 21, 2018No blowout in Malaysia but North Korea concerns emerged; The local market traded within a narrow range with the STI falling 41 points or 1.1% over the week to 3,529.27; Wall Street might be banking on “Goldilocks’’ again; ...
Read MoreAll eyes on Malaysia
May 14, 2018The Malaysian general election provided the main focal point; Local energy stocks in play as oil touched US$77 per barrel after the US withdrew from its Iran nuclear deal; The US 10-year Treasury yield crossed 3% on Wednesday; Strength...
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