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Market Daily Report: Bursa Malaysia Ends Nearly Flat As Construction Stocks Attract Buying

 KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 8 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia closed almost flat on Tuesday as buying interest rotated away from index heavyweights towards smaller-cap construction stocks, with sentiment affected by geopolitical uncertainty, said an analyst. At 5 pm, the FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) eased 0.39 of a point to 1,714.40 from Monday’s close of 1,714.79. The benchmark index opened 1.65 points lower at 1,713.14 and moved between 1,710.44 and 1,714.50 throughout the trading session. The broader market was almost evenly balanced, with decliners leading gainers 548 to 546, while 598 counters were unchanged, 1,107 were untraded and 25 were suspended. Turnover expanded to 4.13 billion units valued at RM3.14 billion from 3.60 billion units valued at RM2.45 billion on Monday.

SGX-Bloomberg Tie-Up Aims to Boost Global Visibility of Singapore Stocks

Singapore is stepping up efforts to attract global capital, as  Singapore Exchange  partners with  Bloomberg  to  enhance visibility and accessibility of local equities . Strategic Push to Attract Global Investors The partnership focuses on: Expanding investor outreach Improving  research distribution Enhancing  market transparency and engagement A key initiative will make  equity research under MAS programmes available on the Bloomberg Terminal , increasing exposure to  global institutional investors . Improving Corporate Standards and Investor Relations The collaboration will also introduce: Training frameworks for listed companies Best practices in  data quality and disclosures Investor relations enhancement programmes C-suite roundtables and training sessions will be held both  locally and internationally , aiming to strengthen connections between companies and investors. Strong Market Activity Supports Initiative The move comes...

Singapore Morning Wrap: MAS Policy in Focus as Oil Shock Lifts Inflation Risks

Singapore equities opened higher on Tuesday, tracking gains on Wall Street, while investors turn cautious ahead of a potential  monetary policy tightening by the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS)  amid rising oil-driven inflation pressures. STI Opens Higher Amid Positive Market Breadth The  FTSE Straits Times Index  rose  0.48% to 5,008.28  in early trade, supported by broad-based buying. Market internals were positive, with  110 advancers versus 23 decliners , as trading activity reached  99.36 million shares worth S$67.26 million . Wall Street Rally Driven by AI and Chip Stocks Overnight, US markets advanced, led by technology stocks: Nasdaq Composite  +1.2% S&P 500  +1.0% Dow Jones Industrial Average  +0.6% Gains were fueled by  AI and semiconductor names , including  Intel  and  Nokia . Investor sentiment improved after  Donald Trump signaled that Iran may be open to negotiations , easing some ge...

STI Movers: Sembcorp Leads Gains as Singapore Stocks Stay Cautious

Singapore equities showed  mixed performance  on Monday, with selective buying in energy and REITs, while broader sentiment remained cautious amid  geopolitical tensions and rising oil prices . STI Movers: Energy and REITs Outperform Leading the gains was  Sembcorp Industries , which rose  +1.02% to S$6.96 , supported by  higher oil prices and energy demand outlook . Other notable gainers included: Mapletree Logistics Trust   +0.84% Venture Corporation   +0.50% Mapletree Industrial Trust   +0.50% OCBC Bank   +0.49% The gains highlight  defensive positioning , with investors favouring  yield and energy-linked names . Laggards: Property and Cyclicals Under Pressure On the downside,  Hongkong Land  led losses, falling  -2.10% to S$7.91 . Other decliners included: SATS Ltd   -1.65% Jardine Matheson   -1.57% SGX   -1.56% Yangzijiang Shipbuilding   -1.49% Weakness in cyclicals reflects  concern...

Morning Wrap: Singapore Seen as Safe Haven Despite Energy Inflation Risks

Key  Takeaways Singapore  stocks  opened  slightly  lower   amid  global  market  volatility. US  equities  fell  sharply   after  Middle  East  tensions  pushed  oil  prices  higher. Singapore  continues  attracting  safe- haven  capital ,  though  rising  LNG  costs  could  lift  inflation. Singapore’s  billionaire  count  increased  to 55 ,  reflecting  continued  wealth  creation. Investors  are  watching  ComfortDelGro,  CapitaLand  Investment,  TAP,  and  Q& M  Dental . Market  Snapshot Singapore  equities  started  Friday  on  a  cautious  note  as  global  markets  reacted  to  rising  geopolitical  tensions. The  FTSE  Straits  Times  Index...

SGX Expands Into India & ASEAN Bond Futures as Market Volatility Surges

Singapore Exchange is broadening its derivatives lineup with new  India and ASEAN government bond futures , aiming to meet rising demand for interest-rate hedging amid oil-driven volatility and diverging monetary policies. The move strengthens SGX’s position as a regional fixed-income risk hub. Key Takeaways SGX to launch bond futures for India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand and the Philippines Contracts will span 3-, 5- and 10-year maturities Settled in US dollars and priced on sovereign yield baskets Launch expected in the coming weeks Initiative comes amid oil price shocks and policy divergence What SGX Is Launching Singapore Exchange Ltd.  plans to introduce futures contracts tied to government bonds from: India Indonesia Malaysia Thailand Philippines Each country will have contracts based on: 3-year bonds 5-year bonds 10-year bonds The contracts will be: US dollar-settled Priced using the average yield of a basket of up to three sovereign bonds This structure allows inves...

Singapore Closing Bell: YZJ Shipbuilding Surges 10.7% as STI Sees Sector Rotation

Singapore equities ended Friday with strong stock-specific moves, led by a sharp rally in shipbuilding and property names. The benchmark  FTSE Straits Times Index  saw mixed sector performance, with industrial and property counters outperforming while select tech names corrected. STI Movers Top Gainers: Yangzijiang Shipbuilding Holdings Ltd  +10.71% (S$4.34) UOL Group Ltd  +5.62% Seatrium Ltd  +5.26% City Developments Ltd  +4.91% Jardine Matheson Holdings Ltd  +2.48% Top Losers: Venture Corp Ltd  -7.51% DFI Retail Group Holdings Ltd  -2.10% CapitaLand Integrated Commercial Trust  -2.00% Frasers Logistics & Commercial Trust  -1.98% Mapletree Logistics Trust  -0.77% Key Point: Capital rotated into industrial and marine names, while technology and REIT counters lagged. Most Actively Traded Yangzijiang Shipbuilding Holdings Ltd  was the most actively traded stock: Closing price: S$4.34 Turnover: S$299.98 million Gain: +10....

Singapore Closing Bell: Keppel Powers Ahead as REITs Rebound

Market Snapshot STI:  mixed, led by industrials and property-related names Banks:  active but soft REITs:  broad rebound, led by retail and hospitality-linked trusts STI Movers Keppel  was the  top gainer , jumping  +3.31%  to  S$12.50 , supported by strength in infrastructure and asset management themes. Other gainers: Hongkong Land   +2.27% Yangzijiang Shipbuilding   +2.16% Venture Corporation   +1.03% Singtel   +0.84% Top loser: Jardine Matheson Holdings   -1.27% REITs Movers REITs saw a  relief bounce , tracking stabilising bond yields. Top gainer: OUE REIT   +2.90%  to  S$0.355 Other gainers: Lendlease Global Commercial REIT   +2.36% BHG Retail REIT   +2.33% Suntec REIT   +2.05% Top loser: Centurion Accommodation REIT   -1.75% Most Active Stocks DBS Group  was the  most actively traded , slipping  -0.67%  to  S$57.80 , with turnover of  S$369.6 mill...

SGX Delivers Record 1H FY2026 Revenue, Lifts Dividend as Trading Activity Surges

Singapore Exchange ( SGX ) marked a  record-breaking first half of FY2026 , underpinned by strong trading activity and disciplined cost management. For the six months ended,  revenue hit an all-time high of S$736.2 million , rising  7.9% year-on-year , driven mainly by robust performance in Cash Equities and Fixed Income, Currencies and Commodities (FICC). This translated into  net profit of S$342.7 million , up  0.8%  from a year earlier. On an adjusted basis — excluding non-recurring items —  net profit jumped 11.6% to S$357.1 million , reflecting stronger underlying earnings momentum. Cash Equities stood out as the key growth engine, with  revenue climbing 16.2%  as average daily trading volumes hit a  five-year high . The FICC segment also delivered solid growth, with  revenue up 12.5% , supported by buoyant debt capital market activity and increased bond listings. Equity Derivatives revenue dipped  5.6% , though this was o...

Singapore Monetary Policy Outlook: Hold Now, Bias Turns Hawkish

Executive Summary Singapore is approaching a  policy inflection point . While the  Monetary Authority of Singapore  (MAS)  is widely expected to  hold policy unchanged  at this week’s review, the balance of risks is  shifting decisively toward a hawkish pivot in 2026 . Stronger-than-expected growth, firming core inflation momentum, and sustained Singapore dollar strength suggest  policy accommodation has largely run its course . However, MAS is unlikely to tighten prematurely, preferring  signalling over action  at this stage. Our base case:  Hold now, hawkish guidance, tighten later . Macro Backdrop: Why the Bias Is Turning Growth Has Outperformed 2025 GDP: +4.8% , far above earlier expectations Q4 2025 growth: +5.7% YoY , led by electronics, pharmaceuticals, and resilient consumption Output gap is  closing faster than anticipated Inflation Momentum Is Rebuilding Core inflation has remained  elevated for three consecutive...