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
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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
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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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What Is the 4M65 Movement? The 4M65 movement encourages Singaporeans to build a household net worth of S$4 million by age 65. It expands on the popular 1M65 idea, which focuses mainly on CPF savings. Instead of relying on a single income stream, 4M65 combines CPF, investments, property, and side income. Therefore, it’s a complete,
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Dear readers, yesterday, DBS Group Holdings Ltd (SGX: D05) published a report forecasting the Straits Times Index (STI) to reach 10,000 by year 2040, which represents roughly a 128% increase from current levels. As we all know, the STI is composed of ~30 constituent stocks. If the STI truly rallies to 10,000 by 2040, then
In Singapore’s personal finance scene, few ideas have captured the public imagination quite like the 1M65 movement. Founded on the belief that ordinary working Singaporeans can accumulate S$1 million in their CPF (Central Provident Fund) by age 65, this movement has sparked countless discussions about saving, compounding, and retirement readiness. This article takes an in-depth
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Dear readers, the Straits Times Index (STI) wrapped up today in positive territory at 4,393.92, continuing its strong momentum this year. Optimism is buzzing in the financial community after DBS Bank released its bold Singapore 2040 report, projecting that the STI could reach 10,000 points by 2040 — a 128% increase from current levels. This