U.S. 10Y touches 5%, AI stocks tumble and oil stays above US$105 markets brace for tomorrow’s Fed decision Global markets enter Tuesday with three pressure points converging: U.S. borrowing costs briefly crossed 5%, oil remains above US$100, and the AI trade suffered a sharp reset overnight . The S&P 500, Dow and Nasdaq all closed lower Monday, while the Philadelphia semiconductor index plunged 5.9% . For Malaysian investors, there was one encouraging counterpoint: the FBM KLCI rebounded 0.66% to 1,698.01 , snapping four consecutive losing sessions despite the difficult global backdrop. 30-second market snapshot Market / Asset Latest 🇺🇸 S&P 500 7,619.98, -0.48% 🇺🇸 Dow Jones 52,421.20, -0.29% 🇺🇸 Nasdaq 26,186.41, -0.56% 🇲🇾 FBM KLCI 1,698.01, +0.66% 💵 USD/MYR ~4.04–4.05 🇺🇸 U.S. 10Y Treasury briefly >5%; ~4.98% later 🥇 Spot gold ~US$4,313/oz, -0.8% 🛢️ Brent US$105.68/bbl, +~1% ₿ Bitcoin ~US$79,150, +~2% Monday The dollar strengthened Mo...
Singapore equities showed mixed performance on March 30, with energy-linked and defensive names outperforming, while broader sentiment remained cautious amid global macro uncertainty.
STI Movers: Energy and Industrials Outperform
The FTSE Singapore Straits Times Index saw selective buying, led by:
- Sembcorp Industries (+2.77%) – Top gainer, supported by energy price tailwinds
- UOL Group (+2.08%)
- Wilmar International (+1.58%)
- Mapletree PanAsia Commercial Trust (+1.53%)
- Seatrium (+1.28%)
On the downside:
- Thai Beverage (-1.15%) led decliners
- Yangzijiang Shipbuilding (-1.04%)
- Dairy Farm International (-0.92%)
REITs: Volatility Continues Despite Select Bargain Hunting
The S-REIT space remained volatile amid rising yields and macro pressure:
Top gainers:
- Prime US REIT (+2.96%)
- KORE REIT (+2.30%)
- Alpha Integrated REIT (+2.17%)
Top losers:
- IREIT Global (-10.44%) – sharp selloff
- CapitaLand India Trust (-2.83%)
Top-Traded Stocks: Banks Dominate Liquidity
Trading activity remained concentrated in Singapore banks and blue chips:
- DBS Group Holdings (-0.31%) – Most active (S$463M turnover)
- OCBC Bank (+0.28%)
- United Overseas Bank (-0.84%)
- Singtel (+0.40%)
Market Interpretation: Energy Winners vs Rate-Sensitive Pressure
The day’s price action reflects a clear sector divergence:
- Energy and industrial names outperform on rising oil prices
- REITs and rate-sensitive sectors remain under pressure due to elevated yields
- Banks see mixed performance as higher rates support margins but raise growth concerns
Investor Takeaways
- Sembcorp Industries led gains, benefiting from energy price strength.
- REITs remain volatile, with sharp declines in selected names like IREIT Global.
- Banking stocks dominate liquidity, reflecting institutional positioning.
- Market shows rotation into energy and defensives amid global uncertainty.
- Rising oil prices and yields continue to drive sector divergence in Singapore equities.
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