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Singapore shares dipped today as Asian markets traded lower. The Straits Times Index was down 0.11% at 4,480.03 points at 1.42pm Singapore time, with a value turnover of S$1.21B seen in the broader market. In terms of counters to watch, we have OCBC. The lender had reported a flat third-quarter net profit of S$1.98 billion today, beating a S$1.79 billion consensus forecast in a Bloomberg survey of five analysts. Elsewhere from how shares of Singtel surged on the back of the sale of shares in Bharti Airtel, to how China’s exports unexpectedly slumped in October – more corporate and international headlines remained in focus. Also on deck – what comments from Federal Reserve officials on inflation mean for markets. On Market View, Money Matters’ finance presenter Chua Tian Tian unpacked the developments with Benjamin Goh, Head of Research and Investor Education, SIAS.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Singapore shares moved higher today, tracking gains seen in the region. The Straits Times Index was up 1.4% at 4,478.76 points at 2.02pm Singapore time, with a value turnover of S$1.75B seen in the broader market. In terms of counters to watch, we have DBS. The Singapore lender posted today a net profit for the third quarter ended Sep 30, 2025, that declined 2 per cent to S$2.95 billion, compared with S$3.03 billion in the same year-ago period. Elsewhere, from what a jump in US private payrolls and scepticism over the legality of US President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariffs mean for investors, to how shares of Chinese self-driving startups Pony.AI and WeRide tumbled on their Hong Kong debuts, more international and corporate headlines remained in focus. On Market View, Money Matters’ finance presenter Chua Tian Tian dived into the details with David Chow, Director, Azure Capital. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Singapore shares dipped today to track declines seen in the region. The Straits Times Index was down 0.33% at 4,408.27 points at 1.49pm Singapore time, with a value turnover of S$1.33B seen in the broader market. In terms of counters to watch, we have SIA Engineering, after the company posted a 13.5 per cent improvement in net profit to S$40.4 million for the second quarter ended September. Elsewhere, from more on the major sell-off seen in Asia today, to how China said it would extend the suspension of an additional 24 per cent tariff on US goods for one year, keeping a 10 per cent blanket tariff in place, more international headlines remained in focus. On Market View, Money Matters’ finance presenter Chua Tian Tian unpacked the developments with Kelvin Wong, Senior Analyst, OANDA.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Singapore shares dipped today, tracking declines in most Asian markets. The Straits Times Index was down 0.2% at 4,435.25 points at 1.27pm Singapore time, with a value turnover of S$839.39M seen in the broader market. In terms of companies to watch today, we have China Aviation Oil, after China’s largest oil refiner, Sinopec, is said to be in discussions to take over the nation’s dominant distributor of jet fuel. The tie-up talks between Sinopec and China National Aviation Fuel were initiated by Beijing. China National Aviation Fuel balances domestic supplies by importing or exporting cargoes through trading arms including China Aviation Oil, of which it owns 51 per cent. Elsewhere, from how Australia’s central bank held its key interest rate steady in a widely anticipated decision, to how South Korea will triple spending on artificial intelligence and make its biggest defence budget increase in six years, more international headlines remain in focus. Plus – how ChatGPT-maker OpenAI signed a US$38 billion deal with Amazon’s AWS cloud computing arm. On Market View, Money Matters’ finance presenter Chua Tian Tian unpacked the developments with Dan Chang, Investment Specialist and Trading Representative, PhillipCapital.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Singapore shares inched higher today, tracking positive movements seen in Asia. The Straits Times Index was up 0.43% at 4,447.66 points at 2.36pm Singapore time, with a value turnover of S$968.93M seen in the broader market. In terms of companies to watch, we have Jardine Matheson, after the London-listed conglomerate said in a bourse filing today that it intends to repurchase up to US$250 million worth of shares under a proposed share buyback scheme. Elsewhere, from how shares of supermarket operator Sheng Siong hit an all-time high, to how business surveys showed Asia’s big manufacturing hubs struggling to fire up in October, more corporate and international headlines remained in focus. Also on deck – from fried chicken stocks to big technology players – all about the impact of Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang’s visit to South Korea. On Market View, Money Matters’ finance presenter Chua Tian Tian unpacked the developments with David Kuo, Co-founder, The Smart Investor.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Singapore shares dipped earlier today amid a mixed session in Asia. The Straits Times Index was down 0.11% at 4,432.65 points at 1.36pm Singapore time, with a value turnover of S$664.51M seen in the broader market. In terms of counters to watch, we have Yangzijiang Financial, after the firm said yesterday that the Singapore Exchange greenlighted its proposed listing of YZJ Maritime Development and granted it a conditional eligibility-to-list. Elsewhere, from how China’s factory activity shrank for a seventh month in October, to how Disney’s networks went dark on Google’s pay-TV platform YouTube TV after negotiations to reach a licensing deal failed, more international and corporate headlines remained in focus. On Market View, Money Matters’ finance presenter Chua Tian Tian unpacked the developments with Benjamin Goh, Head of Research and Investor Education, SIAS.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Singapore shares dipped today as investors focused on a high profile meeting between US President Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping in South Korea. The Straits Times Index was down 0.21% at 4,430.67 points at 11.46am Singapore time, with a value turnover of S$717.13M seen in the broader market. In terms of counters to watch, we have Mapletree Industrial Trust, after the Reit reported a distribution per unit (DPU) of S$0.0318 for the second fiscal quarter ended Sep 30, 2025. Elsewhere, from the Federal Reserve cutting interest rates by a quarter of a percentage point as expected, to US big tech earnings from Meta, Microsoft and Alphabet, more international and corporate headlines remained in focus. Also on deck – the Bank of Japan’s rate decision, the meeting between US President Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping and Nvidia’s US$5 trillion market valuation. Plus, how OpenAI is reportedly laying the groundwork for an initial public offering that could value the firm at up to US$1 trillion. On Market View, Money Matters’ finance presenter Chua Tian Tian dived into the details with David Chow, Director, Azure Capital. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Singapore shares dipped today even as most Asian markets traded in the green. The Straits Times Index was down 0.34% at 4,435.25 points at 12.10pm Singapore time, with a value turnover of S$521.12M seen in the broader market. In terms of counters to watch, we have Keppel REIT, after the manager of the Reit posted a 0.6 per cent lower distributable income of S$159.6 million for the first nine months of its financial year. Elsewhere, from Toyota Motor’s comments that it did not explicitly promise a new US$10 billion investment in the United States, to one last look at the expectations ahead of the US Federal Reserve’s next monetary policy move, more corporate and international headlines remained in focus. Plus – how Amazon is setting aside another US$5 billion for investment in South Korean data centres. On Market View, Money Matters’ finance presenter Chua Tian Tian unpacked the developments with Thilan Wickramasinghe, Head of Equity Research, Maybank Securities.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Singapore shares moved higher today even as most Asian markets traded lower. The Straits Times Index was up 0.4% at 4,458.06 points at 2.35pm Singapore time, with a value turnover of S$1.03B seen in the broader market. In terms of counters to watch, we have Keppel Pacific Oak US Reit, after the US office-focused Reit posted distributable income of US$30.4 million for the third quarter ended Sep 30, down 14.8 per cent from US$35.7 million in the previous corresponding period. Elsewhere, from how Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi and US President Donald Trump today signed a framework agreement for securing the supply of rare earths and what this means for US-China trade ahead of Trump’s meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping, to how Amazon is reportedly planning to cut as many as 30,000 corporate jobs beginning today, more international and corporate headlines remained in focus. On Market View, Money Matters’ finance presenter Chua Tian Tian unpacked the developments with Too Jun Cheong, Dealing Manager from Moomoo Singapore.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Singapore shares inched higher today, tracking advances seen in the region. The Straits Times Index was up 0.59% at 4,448.32 points at 1.07pm Singapore time, with a value turnover of S$677.25M seen in the broader market. In terms of companies to watch, we have ASL Marine, after the shipbuilder said it was working closely with the authorities regarding a fire at its Batam facility on Oct 15. Elsewhere, from how Asian markets surged on a breakthrough in US-China trade talks, with Japan and South Korea breaching key levels, to how Toyota saw worldwide production increase by more than 10 per cent in September, more international and corporate headlines in focus. Also on deck, a look ahead to corporate reports out of Singapore and the US this week. On Market View, Money Matters’ finance presenter Chua Tian Tian unpacked the developments with David Kuo, Co-founder, The Smart Investor.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Singapore shares inched higher today, tracking broad advances across the region. The Straits Times Index was up 0.26% at 4,427.77 points at 2.12pm Singapore time, with a value turnover of S$743.41M seen in the broader market. In terms of counters to watch, we have for you ST Engineering, after the defence and engineering group announced yesterday that it secured S$4.9 billion in new contracts in the third quarter of 2025. Elsewhere, from US President Donald Trump’s rhetoric on trade with Canada and China, to how Indonesia’s Chandra Asri Group is acquiring ExxonMobil’s network of Esso-branded petrol stations in Singapore, more international and corporate headlines remained in focus. On Market View, Money Matters’ finance presenter Chua Tian Tian unpacked the developments with Benjamin Goh, Head of Research and Investor Education, SIAS.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Singapore shares nudged higher today as Asian markets traded mixed. The Straits Times Index was up 0.09% at 4,397.93 points at 11.56am Singapore time, with a value turnover of S$474.69M seen in the broader market. In terms of counters to watch, we have Sabana Reit, after it posted a 38.4 per cent rise in income available for DPU to S$0.0101 (1.01 Singapore cents) for its third quarter ended Sep 30. Elsewhere, from how both Singapore’s core and headline inflation rose more than expected in September, to how Tesla’s profit plunged more than expected – more economic and corporate headlines remained in focus. On Market View, Money Matters’ finance presenter Chua Tian Tian dived into the details with Terence Wong, CEO, Azure Capital. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Singapore shares inched higher today even as most Asian markets recorded losses. The Straits Times Index was up 0.36% at 4,396.66 points at 2.13pm Singapore time, with a value turnover of S$826.55M seen in the broader market. In terms of counters to watch, we have CNMC Goldmine after gold and silver saw their steepest sell-off in years, with investors looking to lock their profits in. Elsewhere, from how a DBS’ Singapore report said the STI could rise to nearly 10,000 points by 2040, to how Airbus opened a second assembly line in China, more financial and corporate headlines remained in focus. Plus – how sources said Japan’s new Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is preparing an economic stimulus package that is likely to exceed last year’s US$92 billion to help households tackle inflation. On Market View, Money Matters’ finance presenter Chua Tian Tian unpacked the developments with Kelvin Wong, Senior Analyst, OANDA.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Singapore shares logged gains today, tracking advances in Asia. The Straits Times Index was up 1.24% at 4,382.52 points at 2.46pm Singapore time, with a value turnover of S$1.14B seen in the broader market. In terms of companies to watch today, we have Jardine Matheson and Mandarin Oriental, after Jardine Matheson said it will be delisting Mandarin Oriental at US$3.35 per share. Elsewhere, from how Tokyo climbed over one per cent today with Japan set to get its first woman prime minister, to how Sea Group’s founder Forrest Li sees a US$1 trillion market capitalisation for the firm with the help of artificial intelligence, more international and corporate headlines remained in focus. On Market View, Money Matters’ finance presenter Chua Tian Tian unpacked the developments with Dan Chang, Investment Specialist and Trading Representative, PhillipCapital.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Singapore shares dipped today in line with movements across Asia. The Straits Times Index was down 0.5% at 4,334.63 points at 12.50pm Singapore time, with a value turnover of S$546.66M seen in the broader market. In terms of counters to watch, we have for you Keppel given how the global asset manager is set to revive construction for its stalled Saigon Centre project in late 2026. Elsewhere, from Singapore’s key exports expanding by 6.9 per cent year on year in September, to how shares of Nio recovered today after diving to a one-month low, when a lawsuit filed by GIC against the Chinese electric vehicle (EV) maker wiped billions off the group’s market value – more economic and corporate headlines remained in focus. Also on deck – more on worries surrounding the US banking sector. On Market View, Money Matters’ finance presenter Chua Tian Tian unpacked the developments with Benjamin Goh, Head of Research and Investor Education, SIAS.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Singapore shares dipped today despite most Asian markets recording gains. The Straits Times Index was down 0.49% at 4,346.92 points at 11.51am Singapore time, with a value turnover of S$667.54M seen in the broader market. In terms of counters to watch, we have SIA Group after the group said passenger traffic in September for Singapore Airlines (SIA) and subsidiary Scoot rose 3.7 per cent year on year. Elsewhere, from how an investor group including BlackRock, Microsoft and NVIDIA is buying one of the world’s biggest data centre operators to Wall Street's overnight performance amid big bank earnings out of corporate America – more corporate and international headlines remained in focus. On Market View, Money Matters’ finance presenter Chua Tian Tian dived into the details with David Chow, Director, Azure Capital. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Singapore shares rebounded from yesterday’s losses today. The Straits Times Index was up 0.43% at 4,373.29 points at 11.16am Singapore time, with a value turnover of S$569.13M seen in the broader market. In terms of companies to watch, we have Centurion, given how the group acquired a land site in central London for £41 million (S$71 million) via a joint venture (JV) with US-based real estate firm Landmark Properties. Elsewhere, from how China’s deflation eased in September, to how Intel has announced a new artificial intelligence chip for the data centre that it plans to launch next year – more international and corporate headlines remained in focus. Also on deck – how US banks fared per their latest earnings reports out at the start of the week. On Market View, Money Matters’ finance presenter Chua Tian Tian unpacked the developments with Jeff Ng, Head of Asia Macro Strategy, Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Singapore shares slid today as investors continue to monitor renewed US-China trade fears. The Straits Times Index was down 0.57% at 4,364.69 points at 1.59pm Singapore time, with a value turnover of S$1.03B seen in the broader market. In terms of counters to watch, we have Mapletree Logistics Trust, after the manager of Mapletree Logistics Trust yesterday announced that it had completed the divestment of an Australian property for A$60 million (S$50.4 million). Meanwhile, from how the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) kept monetary policy settings unchanged for the second consecutive time in today’s quarterly policy meeting, to how silver prices touched an all-time high above US$52.50 an ounce, more economic headlines remained in focus On Market View, Money Matters’ finance presenter Chua Tian Tian unpacked the developments with Abhilash Narayan, Investment Strategist, HSBC Global Private Banking and Premier Wealth.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Singapore shares slipped today to track declines seen in Asia. The Straits Times Index was down 1.2% at 4,373.88 points at 2.20pm Singapore time, with a value turnover of S$1.18B seen in the broader market. In terms of counters to watch, we have UOL and Singapore Land Group, after the 666-unit condominium Skye at Holland proved to be the strongest project launch in 2025, selling 98.8 per cent of units over the weekend. Elsewhere, from how shares of mainboard-listed InnoTek rallied on the back of order wins for Nvidia and Shenzhen-listed IEIT Systems, to how US-China trade frictions sent Asian currencies to a five-month low, more international headlines remained in focus. On Market View, Money Matters’ finance presenter Chua Tian Tian dived into the key developments to watch for the day.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Singapore shares dipped earlier today, tracking movements seen in Asia. The Straits Times Index was down 0.11% at 4,435.52 points at 2.07pm Singapore time, with a value turnover of S$812.63M seen in the broader market. In terms of counters to watch, we have Seatrium, after the company received a notice of termination for a contract secured in 2022 by its subsidiary Sembcorp Marine Rigs & Floaters, which is now known as Seatrium Energy (International). Elsewhere, from what a Middle East ceasefire and a US government shutdown mean for investors, to shares of Malaysian glovemaker Top Glove surging after posting its first full-year profit – more international and corporate headlines remained in focus. Also on deck, how The Stock Exchange of Thailand is considering easing some of its rules to boost market liquidity next year. On Market View, Money Matters’ finance presenter Chua Tian Tian unpacked the developments with Too Jun Cheong, Dealing Manager from Moomoo Singapore.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Singapore shares dipped today as Asian markets mostly traded in the green. The Straits Times Index fell 0.15% to 4,449.53 points at 11.55am Singapore time, with a value turnover of S$639.56M seen in the broader market. In terms of counters to watch, we have Keppel Reit, after the manager of the real estate investment trust (Reit) announced today that the private placement to raise about S$113 million for the acquisition of Top Ryde City Shopping Centre in Sydney, Australia, has closed. Elsewhere, from how HSBC Holdings plans to take Hang Seng Bank private in a deal that values the lender at US$37 billion to Netflix bringing video games to its TV service for the first time – more corporate headlines remained in focus. Also on deck – how Chinese stocks fared as investors returned after a long break and whether the ongoing AI rally has gone too fast and too far. On Market View, Money Matters’ finance presenter Chua Tian Tian dived into the details with Terence Wong, CEO, Azure Capital. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

DBS hit a new record high, lifting its market capitalization past S$150 billion, nearly double that of its nearest rival, OCBC. Analysts cite the bank’s combination of growth, safety, and income, making it a standout in Singapore’s banking sector. Keppel REIT also took a bold step into the retail market with the acquisition of a 75% stake in Sydney’s Top Ryde City Shopping Centre for about A$394 million, marking a shift from its traditional focus on prime office properties and raising questions about the impact on yield and risk. The Singapore dollar strengthens to its highest level against the Japanese yen in over a year, holding steady against the U.S. dollar even as most Asian currencies weaken, prompting discussions on what’s supporting the currency and how investors might respond. On Market View, Nadiah Koh speaks to Kenneth Goh, Director, Private Wealth Management, UOB Kay Hian, to discuss the latest market movements.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The STI opened in positive territory, inching up 0.13%. It held on to those gains through the day, closing 1,1% higher at 4,472 point. Across global markets, enthusiasm for artificial intelligence continues to power tech stocks to new heights. That rally got an extra boost overnight, after OpenAI unveiled new features for ChatGPT that integrate with everyday apps like Spotify and Booking.com, moves that sent several partner company shares sharply higher. Adding to the momentum, OpenAI also announced a multi-year collaboration with AMD to build AI data centres running on AMD processors. So, what do these latest developments signal for the AI race and for investors? On Market View, Nadiah Koh breaks it all down with Thilan Wickramasinghe, Head of Equity Research at Maybank Securities.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Singapore shares nudged higher today as Asian markets traded mixed. The Straits Times Index was up 0.1% at 4,416.27 points at 12.57pm Singapore time, with a value turnover of S$536.62M seen in the broader market. In terms of companies to watch, we have AEM after US semiconductor test equipment supplier Advantest Test Solutions made allegations of patent infringement against AEM and its subsidiaries. Elsewhere, from how Tokyo’s Nikkei surged over four per cent to a record high early on after fiscal dove Sanae Takaichi was elected to lead Japan’s ruling party, to how Stellantis is reportedly planning to invest about US$10 billion in the US – more international and corporate headlines remain in focus. On Market View, Money Matters’ finance presenter Chua Tian Tian unpacked the developments with Chin Hui Leong, Co-founder, The Smart Investor.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Singapore shares inched higher today as investors continue to mull the global interest rate outlook. The Straits Times Index was up 0.28% at 4,407.67 points at 2.15pm Singapore time, with a value turnover of S$959.59M seen in the broader market.In terms of counters to watch, we have for you UOL and Singapore Land Group. That’s after the companies announced yesterday the completion of the S$810 million en bloc deal for Thomson View condominium. Elsewhere, from the companies to monitor as the Singapore Grand Prix roars into town, to investors’ pushback on Tesla CEO Elon Musk’s US$1 trillion pay plan – more corporate headlines remained in focus. Also on deck, how DBS Group Holdings’ blistering share rally this year has widened its market value lead over its peer OCBC to a level never seen before. On Market View, Money Matters’ finance presenter Chua Tian Tian unpacked the developments with Benjamin Goh, Head of Research and Investor Education, SIAS.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Singapore shares moved higher today to track gains seen in Asia. The Straits Times Index was up 1.55% at 4,390.27 points at 11.59am Singapore time, with a value turnover of S$869.87M seen in the broader market. In terms of counters to watch, we have Yangzijiang Financial, after the investment management company said it has entered into an agreement, along with two of its strategic investors, to lead the restructuring of Chinese lithium battery producer Ningbo Shanshan. Elsewhere, international headlines continue to remain in focus, from how shares of Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix rose sharply after forging initial agreements to supply chips to OpenAI’s Stargate project, to what job losses in the US private sector mean for markets. On Market View, Money Matters’ finance presenter Chua Tian Tian dived into the details with David Chow, Director, Azure Capital. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Singapore shares inched higher today as Asian markets traded mixed. The Straits Times Index went up by 0.6% to 4,325.96 points at 2.25pm Singapore time, with a value turnover of S$935.51M seen in the broader market. In terms of companies to watch today, we have LHN, after the property management group said its co-living business Coliwoo has lodged a preliminary prospectus for a Singapore Exchange mainboard listing. Elsewhere, from how global markets are reacting to a US government shutdown that began today, to how private surveys showed factory activity shrank in most of Asia’s major economies in September, more international headlines remained in focus. On Market View, Money Matters’ finance presenter Chua Tian Tian unpacked the developments with Dan Chang, Investment Specialist and Trading Representative, PhillipCapital.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Singapore shares inched higher today as Asian markets traded mixed. The Straits Times Index was up 0.45% at 4,289.14 points at 2.24pm Singapore time, with a value turnover of S$874.21M seen in the broader market. In terms of counters to watch, we have UOB. The bank announced yesterday that its cardholders in Singapore will be able to redeem reward points when travelling in Johor Bahru, Malaysia. Elsewhere, from how US President Donald Trump signed a proclamation to set a 10 per cent tariff on imports of lumber and 25 per cent on vanities and upholstered wooden products, to how China’s Zijin Gold saw shares soar as much as 66 per cent in their trading debut as gold prices reach record high – more international headlines remained in focus. Also on deck – more on a possible US government shutdown. Plus – how Boeing is reportedly in the early stages of developing a replacement for the 737 MAX. On Market View, Money Matters’ finance presenter Chua Tian Tian unpacked the developments with Eddy Loh, Chief Investment Officer, Maybank Group Wealth Management.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Singapore shares inched higher today as Asian markets started the week on a positive note. The Straits Times Index was up 0.22% at 4,275.36 points at 2.26pm Singapore time, with a value turnover of S$937.56M seen in the broader market. In terms of companies to watch, we have Yangzijiang Shipbuilding, after the shipbuilder on Saturday announced that three of its subsidiaries have cancelled contracts valued at US$180 million with an unknown party. Elsewhere, from what an in-line personal consumption expenditures price index reading for August meant for investors, to how gold surpassed the key US$3,800 per ounce level for the first time today – more international and economic headlines remained in focus. Also on deck, more on CapitaLand Commercial C-Reit and Sony Financial Group’s trading debut in Shanghai and Tokyo respectively. On Market View, Money Matters’ finance presenter Chua Tian Tian unpacked the developments with David Kuo, Co-founder, The Smart Investor.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Singapore shares were little moved as most Asian markets traded lower today. The Straits Times Index was 0.04% in the green at 4,275.62 points at 2.39pm Singapore time, with a value turnover of S$791.57M seen in the broader market. In terms of counters to watch, we have Singapore Post. The postal service provider said yesterday that it has named Mark Chong as its group chief executive officer, with his appointment effective Nov 1. Elsewhere, from how Singapore factory output decreased 7.8 per cent year on year in August, missing expectations, to US President Donald Trump’s new tariffs on pharmaceuticals, trucks and furniture – more economic headlines remained in focus. On Market View, Money Matters’ finance presenter Chua Tian Tian dived into the key developments to watch for the day.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Singapore shares dipped today amid a tepid day in the region. The Straits Times Index was down 0.21% at 4,281.46 points at 11.51am Singapore time, with a value turnover of S$584.48M seen in the broader market. In terms of counters to watch, we have OCBC, after the bank said yesterday that its current group chief credit officer for wholesale, Carina Lee, will be its new chief risk officer from 2026. Elsewhere, from how Chery Automobile rocketed more than 13 per cent on its trading debut in Hong Kong, to how the White House budget office is telling federal agencies to prepare plans for mass firings during a possible government shutdown, more corporate and international headlines remained in focus. On Market View, Money Matters’ finance presenter Chua Tian Tian dived into the details with David Chow, Director, Azure Capital. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Singapore shares dipped earlier today amid a mixed session for Asian markets. The Straits Times Index moved 0.29% lower to 4,290.13 points at 2.16pm Singapore time, with a value turnover of S$754.49M seen in the broader market. In terms of counters to watch for today, we have Seatrium. The offshore, marine and energy engineering solutions provider announced yesterday that it has divested its AmFELS shipyard in Brownsville, Texas, for a consideration of S$65 million. Elsewhere, from Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba announcing its largest-ever artificial intelligence (AI) language model, to what mixed messages from the Federal Reserve on interest rates mean for investors – more corporate and international headlines remain in focus. On Market View, Money Matters’ finance presenter Chua Tian Tian unpacked the developments with Jeremy Tan, CEO, Tiger Fund Management.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Singapore shares were little moved as Asian markets struggled for direction today. The Straits Times Index nudged 0.04% higher to 4,299.17 points at 2.36pm Singapore time, with a value turnover of S$911.64M seen in the broader market. In terms of counters to watch, we have Keppel. That’s after the infrastructure division of asset manager Keppel and Keppel Asia Infrastructure Fund (Kaif) announced today a joint divestment of their combined 80 per cent interest in 800 Super Holdings. Elsewhere, from how Singapore’s core and headline inflation slowed in August, contrary to expectations, to how Nvidia will invest up to US$100 billion (S$128 billion) in OpenAI and supply it with data centre chips, more economic and corporate headlines remained in focus. On Market View, Money Matters’ finance presenter Chua Tian Tian unpacked the developments with Kelvin Wong, Senior Analyst, OANDA.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Singapore shares dipped today amid mixed trade in Asia today. The Straits Times Index was down 0.06% at 4,300.16 points at 1.15pm Singapore time, with a value turnover of S$850.13M seen in the broader market. In terms of companies to watch, we have SGX, after the group today launched new indices that track the next tier of large and liquid mainboard companies beyond the 30 constituents of the Straits Times Index. Elsewhere, from how the Singapore government said today that it has extended the 4 per cent CPF interest rate floor for interest earned on all Special, MediSave and Retirement Account (SMRA) monies for another year, to how Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway has fully exited Chinese automaker BYD – more financial and corporate headlines remain in focus. On Market View, Money Matters’ finance presenter Chua Tian Tian unpacked the developments with David Kuo, Co-founder, The Smart Investor.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The STI opened higher at 4,315 points but closed down 0.2% at 4,302 as early momentum faded. Across Asia, markets were mixed after the Fed’s rate shift, with eyes on an upcoming Trump-Xi call.Japan’s Nikkei slipped 0.59% after the BOJ held rates steady, while Taiwan is poised to overtake South Korea in GDP per capita as early as 2025. What do these signals mean for investors? And where might the next opportunities or risks emerge?On Market View, Nadiah Koh breaks down these developments with Benjamin Goh, Head of Research and Investor Education at SIAS.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Singapore's Straits Times Index (STI) opened lower in early trade, as investors reacted to caution stemming from the US Federal Reserve’s first interest rate cut since December 2024. Among key stocks, DBS, OCBC and UOB fell between 0.6-1%. This comes as current rate pressures and sector rotation weighed on the counters. Meanwhile, Asia-Pacific markets traded mixed, with Japan’s benchmark Nikkei index rose around 1% to a fresh record in early trade. On Market View, Willie Keng speaks to David Chow, Director of Azure Capital, to find out more about the latest market developments. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Singapore stocks opened higher this morning, despite Asian markets trading mixed as investors await the outcome of the US Federal Reserve’s two-day meeting, where it is expected to cut interest rates. The Benchmarket STI closed lower -0.3% at 4,323 points The Asian benchmark this week also surpassed its previous all-time high set in early 2021, helped by a weaker dollar and a strong AI outlook. While analysts say current forecasts are too optimistic, many are also cautious about the impact of US President Donald Trump’s tariff hikes. What are the risks investors should note and how will potential interest rate cuts influence Asia stocks? On Market View, Willie Keng unpacks all these developments with Too Jun Cheong, Dealing Manager from Moomoo Singapore.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Singapore shares dipped today despite most Asian markets trading in the green. The Straits Times Index was down 0.22% at 4,328.85 points at 2.39pm Singapore time, with a value turnover of S$826.72M seen in the broader market. In terms of companies to watch, we have SIA Group, after the airline group yesterday reported a 5.4 per cent increase in passenger traffic for August compared with the previous year. This increase outpaced the 2.7 per cent expansion in passenger capacity across Singapore Airlines (SIA) and Scoot. Elsewhere, from what to watch out of flagged talks between US President Donald Trump and his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping, to the confirmation of Trump’s pick Stephen Miran into the Federal Reserve’s rate-setting Federal Open Market Committee – more international headlines remained in focus. Also on deck, how Jack Ma is reportedly back at work to ‘Make Alibaba Great Again’! On Market View, Money Matters’ finance presenter Chua Tian Tian unpacked the developments with James Cheo, Chief Investment Officer, Southeast Asia and India at HSBC Global Private Banking and Wealth.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Singapore shares were little moved today as Asian equities traded mixed. The Straits Times Index was flat at 4,344.24 points at 12.52pm Singapore time, with a value turnover of S$650.64M seen in the broader market. In terms of companies to watch, we have Seatrium. That’s as the offshore and marine energy solutions company failed in a Singapore court appeal to block a US$126.6 million rig contract payment to a customer on Friday. Elsewhere, from what to watch out of ongoing trade talks between US and China in Madrid, to worries arising from a sharp slowdown in the Chinese economy, more economic headlines remain in focus. Also on deck – a look ahead to the Federal Reserve’s rate decision due in the early hours of Thursday. On Market View, Money Matters’ finance presenter Chua Tian Tian unpacked the developments with David Kuo, Co-founder, The Smart Investor.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Singapore shares dipped today despite a broadly positive day in the region. The Straits Times Index fell 0.2% to 4,347.25 points at 2.25pm Singapore time, with a value turnover of S$836.62M seen in the broader market. In terms of counters to watch, we have CapitaLand Investment and CapitaLand China Trust. That’s after CapitaLand Investment said today that CapitaLand Commercial C-Reit’s public offer was 535.2 times subscribed. Meanwhile, from what an in-line inflation print out of the US means for investors to how the Singapore Exchange will launch an index that tracks listed companies that are not constituents of the Straits Times Index, economic and local headlines will dominate the conversation today. On Market View, Money Matters’ finance presenter Chua Tian Tian unpacked the developments with Benjamin Goh, Head of Research and Investor Education, SIAS.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Singapore shares were little moved today as investors continue to look ahead to the latest consumer inflation print out of the US. The Straits Times Index was down 0.03% at 4,345.09 points at 11.45am Singapore time, with a value turnover of S$583.16M seen in the broader market. In terms of counters to watch, we have UOL, after the property developer has entered an agreement to sell Kinex, a retail mall, for US$375 million. Elsewhere, from how the US producer price index fell month-on-month in August for the first time since April, and what that means for the Federal Reserve, to how Chipotle is planning to venture into Asia for the first time – more international and corporate headlines remained in focus. On Market View, Money Matters’ finance presenter Chua Tian Tian dived into the details with Terence Wong, CEO, Azure Capital. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Singapore shares moved higher today amid a winning day in Asia. The Straits Times Index was up 1.08% at 4,344.16 points at 2.00pm Singapore time, with a value turnover of S$1.02B seen in the broader market. In terms of companies to watch, we have Frasers Property given how its chief executive officer of emerging markets, Asia, Lim Hua Tiong, will assume the additional role of CEO of Frasers Property (Thailand) effective from Oct 1, 2025. Meanwhile, from a record day on Wall Street after the US Bureau of Labor Statistics revised down the number of new jobs in the 12 months through March by a record 911,000, to how DBS shares hit an all time high to boost the STI to a record, more international and corporate headlines remained in focus. On Market View, Money Matters’ finance presenter Chua Tian Tian unpacked the developments with Audrey Ho, Investment Counselor, Citigold Private Client, Citibank Singapore.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Singapore shares fell today, as all eyes remained on the upcoming US inflation prints out mid-week. The Straits Times Index was down 0.41% at 4,291.04 points at 2.14pm Singapore time, with a value turnover of S$830.22M seen in the broader market. In terms of counters to watch, we have Thakral. That’s as the company hopes to benefit from the proposed London listing of Project Glow Topco, which is the parent of UK-based The Beauty Tech Group. Thakral holds a 9.32 per cent effective interest in The Beauty Tech Group. Elsewhere, from movements in Asia amid political uncertainties in Japan and in Indonesia, to MetaOptics surging 25 per cent on its Catalist debut on the SGX, more corporate and international headlines remained in focus. Also on deck, the Nasdaq’s record close, and how Tencent is reportedly considering its first public debt offering in four years, this time, targeting the dim sum market. On Market View, Money Matters’ finance presenter Chua Tian Tian unpacked the developments with Thilan Wickramasinghe, Head of Equity Research, Maybank Securities.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Singapore shares nudged higher early today, tracking a positive start in Asia. The Straits Times Index was up 0.11% at 4,311.95 points at 9.39am Singapore time, with a value turnover of S$266.90M seen in the broader market. In terms of companies to watch, we have CapitaLand Investment, given how CapitaLand China Trust (CLCT) will subscribe for 5 per cent of the 400 million initial public offering (IPO) units in CapitaLand Commercial C-Reit (CLCR), priced at 5.718 yuan per unit. Elsewhere, from how Tokyo rose on the back of Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba’s decision to resign, to how China’s export growth slowed to the weakest in six months as shipments to the US plunged at a faster rate – more international headlines remained in focus. Plus – how US markets had reacted to a disappointing set of employment data out on Friday night. On Market View, Money Matters’ finance presenter Chua Tian Tian unpacked the developments with David Kuo, Co-founder, The Smart Investor.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

US President Donald Trump is turning once again to tariffs, this time targeting semiconductor imports from companies that don’t shift production to the United States. The move could reshape global supply chains, with ripple effects on Asian chipmakers and global markets. At the same time, Trump has cut tariffs on Japanese autos to 15%, leaving South Korean automakers at a disadvantage. Meanwhile, signs of weakness are emerging in the US labor market, with payroll growth slowing and layoffs rising, just as the Federal Reserve weighs a possible rate cut. In technology, OpenAI is preparing to launch its first in-house AI chip with Broadcom, signaling a new phase in AI infrastructure development. On Market View, Alexandra Parada speaks to Benjamin Goh, Head of Research and Investor Education at SIAS, to discuss the latest market movements.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Singapore shares inched higher today, mirroring gains seen overnight in the US. The Straits Times Index was up 0.21% at 4,298.54 points at 11.55am Singapore time, with a value turnover of S$572.22M seen in the broader market. In terms of counters to watch, we have Keppel and Keppel DC Reit. That’s after the manager of Keppel DC Reit announced yesterday its acquisition of the remaining stake in two data centres from its sponsor Keppel, for a consideration of up to S$8.4 million. Elsewhere, from how China’s financial regulators are reportedly considering cooling measures for the stock market amid a recent rally, to the US NASDAQ proposing tighter listing rules for thinly traded firms and Chinese companies, more international headlines remained in focus. Plus – more discussions surrounding the legality of US President Donald Trump’s global tariffs, and how the President is set to host tech CEOs for a dinner in the newly renovated White House Rose Garden. On Market View, Money Matters’ finance presenter Chua Tian Tian dived into the details with David Chow, Director, Azure Capital. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Singapore shares dipped today amid a downbeat day for Asian investors. The Straits Times Index was down 0.28% at 4,286.26 points at 2.45pm Singapore time, with a value turnover of S$738.68M seen in the broader market. In terms of companies to watch today, we have Boustead Singapore, after the engineering and technology group said yesterday that it applied to list a real estate investment trust (Reit) on the Singapore Exchange. Elsewhere, from private economists raising their outlook for Singapore’s full-year growth, to OpenAI agreeing to buy product testing startup Statsig for US$1.1 billion in one of the largest acquisitions for the ChatGPT maker – more economic and corporate headlines remained in focus. On Market View, Money Matters’ finance presenter Chua Tian Tian unpacked the developments with Dan Chang, Investment Specialist and Trading Representative, PhillipCapital.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Singapore shares were higher today as investors continue to track the outlook for global interest rates. The Straits Times Index was up 0.52% at 4,298.45 points at 2.35pm Singapore time, with a value turnover of S$716.37M seen in the broader market. In terms of counters to watch, we have ST Engineering and ComfortDelGro. That’s after ComfortDelGro became the sole owner of taxi operator CityCab, after acquiring all of ST Engineering Land Systems’ shares for a total purchase consideration of S$116.3 million. Elsewhere, from movements in the Hong Kong Hang Seng after Alibaba’s stellar showing, to gold prices climbing to a new record as investors sought out safe havens – more international headlines remained in focus. On Market View, Money Matters’ finance presenter Chua Tian Tian unpacked the developments with Too Jun Cheong, Dealing Manager from Moomoo Singapore.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

China announced that new home sales by its top 100 developers fell 17.6% year-on-year in August, marking six straight months of decline, even as the private manufacturing PMI rose to 50.5, its fastest pace in five months. Meanwhile, South Korea’s factory activity remained weak, with its PMI at 48.3, while new export orders dropped for the fifth consecutive month amid higher US tariffs. And Japan’s manufacturing PMI improved slightly to 49.7, but new export orders fell at the sharpest pace in nearly 18 months, even as firms added staff for the ninth month in a row and a new US trade deal promised tariff relief and investment. On Market View, Alexandra Parada speaks to Willie Keng, Founder of the Dividend Titan, about the latest market movements.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

GuocoLand reported a 48% decline in half-year net profit to S$32.4 million, down from S$62.4 million a year ago, even as revenue rose 20% to S$906.3 million, highlighting the impact of losses in China on the company’s overall performance. Meanwhile, Shangri-La Asia posted a net profit of US$57.9 million for the first half, down 38.7% from US$94.5 million, while revenue remained steady at US$1.06 billion. Across the region, Japan’s industrial output fell 1.6% in July, with automobile production down 6.7%, while Tokyo food prices rose 7.4% year-on-year, reflecting persistent inflationary pressures that leave the Bank of Japan in a challenging policy position. Globally, Nvidia forecast roughly US$54 billion in revenue for its fiscal third quarter, meeting Wall Street’s average estimates but falling short of the most bullish projections. On Market View, Alexandra Parada speaks to Benjamin Goh, Head of Research and Investor Education at SIAS, to discuss more about the latest market movements.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.