Dear readers, in recent days, both the US and Singapore stock markets are experiencing declines. The question on many minds is: why are stocks going down? The answer, while layered, can be distilled into a fairly simple narrative of causation. Below, we unpack how a tech-led rally built on hype, global linkages and valuation pressures
Earlier today, the Wall Street Journal reported that Capitaland Investment is exploring a potential merger with Mapletree Investments (Capitaland Investment and Mapletree Investment Merger). Although still at an early stage, this development has captured attention in Singapore’s investment landscape. Later, Capitaland Investment issued a statement confirming that it does not comment on rumors or speculation.
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The overbought STI and SGX Next 50 stocks have captured the attention of investors as of 31 October 2025. Singapore’s two main indices provide a complementary view of the market: the STI highlights established blue-chip companies, while the Next 50 tracks mid-cap and growth-oriented firms. Together, they give a comprehensive picture of market sentiment and
Civil Service Year-End Bonus 2025 announced on 24 November 2025: read here for more! Every December, one announcement reliably gets Singapore talking — the Civil Service Year-End Bonus. It’s not just about civil servants; it’s about what the numbers signal for everyone else too. Even private-sector employers watch closely. The civil-service bonus isn’t a rulebook,
Dear readers, with the latest round of corporate earnings reports now released, it has become increasingly clear that the Singapore stock market may be facing a period of weakness. Many listed companies have reported lacklustre results, weighed down by higher costs, slowing demand, and tighter margins. Combined with persistent global uncertainty, these results point to
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When DBS Group Research dropped its big report in late 2025 forecasting the Straits Times Index (STI) could hit 10,000 points by 2040, it set the tone for Singapore’s long-term market optimism. The call was confident, data-backed, and filled with faith in Singapore’s structural resilience — productivity gains, steady GDP growth, and currency strength. But
Recently, the Singapore bank DBS Bank released a flagship “Singapore 2040” report highlighting a bold forecast: the Singapore dollar (SGD) could reach parity with the U.S. dollar (USD) by around 2040. Simultaneously, the report suggests that Singapore’s benchmark stocks index, the Straits Times Index (STI), could rise to nearly 10,000 points by 2040, if historical
STI to Reach 10,000 by 2040: Can It Match U.S. Indices? Read More »
If you’ve been watching the markets lately, you’ve probably noticed something strange — stocks keep pushing higher even when the economic picture looks cloudy. Investors are talking about “soft landings,” “AI booms,” and “resilient consumers,” but beneath the surface, two of the most respected valuation gauges — the CAPE ratio and the Buffett Indicator —
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The Singapore stock market, long admired for its stability and governance standards, has faced muted sentiment over the past few years. Low trading volumes, fewer new listings, and subdued investor interest have led policymakers to launch a comprehensive rejuvenation drive. Now, a new initiative — the “Value Unlock” programme, led by Deputy Prime Minister and
Singapore Stocks Value Up: an Early Year-End Rally? Read More »
The Singapore investing community recently buzzed with excitement after DBS Group Research suggested that the Straits Times Index (STI) could reach 10,000 by 2040 — a bold target implying roughly a 128 % rise from current levels near 4,000. Alongside this, DBS also projected that the Singapore dollar (SGD) could achieve parity with the U.S.
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