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Singapore shares fell today as investors continue to monitor developments on the global trade front. The Straits Times Index was down 0.36% at 4,214.12 points at 1.12pm Singapore time, with a value turnover of S$805.70M seen in the broader market. In terms of counters to watch, we have Hotel Properties Limited, after the property group said yesterday that it is still in discussions with parties over the redevelopment of Forum The Shopping Mall and voco Orchard Singapore. Elsewhere, from US President Donald Trump saying that India may get a 20% to 25% tariff on goods exported to the US, to market movements ahead of big tech earnings and a Federal Reserve rate decision – more international headlines remain in focus. 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 fell today to track losses in the region. The Straits Times Index was down 0.59% at 4,216.18 points at 2.44pm Singapore time with a value turnover of S$1.11B seen in the broader market. In terms of companies to watch, we have Singapore Airlines, after the company reported a 58.8 per cent drop in Q1 FY2026 net profit to S$186 million yesterday, even as revenue rose 1.5 per cent to S$4.8 billion. Elsewhere, from how China’s government spending hit its highest level in nearly two decades, to how the greenback is strengthening against the Singapore dollar, more international headlines remain in focus. 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 moved lower today as investors looked ahead to a week of corporate earnings. The Straits Times Index was down 0.25% at 4,250.35 points at 2.46pm Singapore time, with a value turnover of S$898.75M seen in the broader market. In terms of companies to watch, we have Singapore Airlines, after its chairman Peter Seah was redesignated as a non-independent director at the company’s annual general meeting on Friday. Elsewhere, from a trade deal reached between the European Union and the United States, to how Chinese AI firms are forming alliances in a bid to develop a domestic ecosystem and reduce dependence on foreign technological know-how – more international headlines remain in focus. Also on deck – expectations ahead of big-tech earnings out this week from Amazon, Apple, Meta and Microsoft. 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 moved lower today, reversing the positive momentum seen in the previous session. The Straits Times Index was down 0.49% at 4,252.16 points at 12.46pm Singapore time, with a value turnover of S$852.16M seen in the broader market. In terms of counters to watch, we have Keppel DC Reit. The manager of the REIT said today that it posted a 12.8 per cent year-on-year increase in distribution per unit for its first half of the financial year ended June. Elsewhere, from how US President Donald Trump locked horns with Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell during a rare presidential visit to the US central bank overnight, to how Sony bought a strategic 2.5 per cent stake in Japanese game franchise giant Bandai Namco in a bid to grow its anime business – more international and corporate headlines remain in focus. Also on deck – a quick look at Magnificent 7 earnings out thus far. 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 rose today to track a mostly positive day in Asia. The Straits Times Index was up 0.8% at 4,264.94 points at 2.12pm Singapore time, with a value turnover of S$1.09B seen in the broader market. In terms of companies to watch, we have ST Engineering, after the group announced yesterday that it won new contracts valued at S$4.7 billion in Q2 of this year. These comprise S$1.5 billion from the commercial aerospace segment, S$1.5 billion from the defence and public security segment and S$1.7 billion from the urban solutions and satcom segment. Elsewhere, from talks that the European Union is edging towards a trade agreement with the US, to Nvidia supplier SK Hynix posting record quarterly profits today – more international and corporate headlines remain 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 moved higher to track advances in Asia today. The Straits Times Index rose 0.42% to 4,225.88 points at 2.34pm Singapore time, with a value turnover of S$937.26M seen in the broader market. In terms of companies to watch, we have DFI Retail Group. The supermarket and retail store operator announced yesterday that its underlying profit rose 38.9 per cent to US$105 million for the first half ended Jun 30, from US$75.6 million a year ago. Elsewhere, from how shares of Japanese and South Korean automakers surged after US President Donald Trump announced a trade deal in Tokyo that includes tariff reduction on Japanese auto imports, to how Alibaba Group today announced an open-source AI model for software development said to be its most advanced coding tool to date – more international and corporate headlines remain in focus. Plus – how Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba is reportedly said to announce his resignation by the end of next month. 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 dipped today after starting the week in the green. The Straits Times Index was down 0.24% at 4,196.87 points at 11.29am, with a value turnover of S$503.21M seen in the broader market. In terms of counters to watch for today, we have CapitaLand Investment, after its subsidiary, Bursa Malaysia-listed CapitaLand Malaysia Trust, posted a distribution per unit of 1.18 sen for the second quarter ended Jun 30, 2025, up 0.9 per cent from the year-ago period. Elsewhere, from the S&P 500 index ending above 6,300 points for the first time, to how Softbank and OpenAI’s Stargate is reportedly aiming to build a small data centre by the end of the year – more international and corporate 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 rose today, breaking above the 4,200 point mark at one point. The Straits Times Index was up 0.34% at 4,203.87 points at 11.58am Singapore time, with a value turnover of S$680.51M seen in the broader market. In terms of companies to watch, we have Lum Chang Creations, after the company made its trading debut on the Catalist board of the Singapore Exchange today under the trading name “Lum Chang Creat” and trading code “LCC”. Elsewhere, from Hong Kong topping 25,000 points for the first time in three years, to movements relating to the Japanese yen after Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba vowed to stay on even after another election defeat – more international headlines remained in focus. Plus – how Microsoft issued an alert about “active attacks” on server software used by government agencies and businesses to share documents within organisations, and recommended security updates that customers should apply immediately. 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 moved higher today amid mixed trading in the region. The Straits Times Index was up 0.54% at 4,184.04 points at 12.53pm Singapore time, with a value turnover of S$607.68M seen in the broader market. In terms of counters to watch, we have Food Empire, after the group today announced its partnership with Santan Food Services, a brand under an AirAsia unit, to co-develop and launch a range of ready-to-drink beverages. Elsewhere, from more on Netflix’s latest quarterly earnings to how the US Commerce Department is set to impose preliminary anti-dumping duties of 93.5 per cent on Chinese imports of graphite, a key battery component, more corporate and international headlines remain 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 rose today as investors continue to mull US President Donald Trump’s tariff threats to trading partners around the world. The Straits Times Index was up 0.55% at 4,154.89 points at 2.45pm Singapore time, with a value turnover of S$882.07M seen in the broader market. In terms of companies to watch, we have embattled entertainment player mm2 Asia, as the group is seeking to delay a S$54 million bond repayment by six years to the end of December 2031. Elsewhere, from Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company posting a better-than-expected 61 per cent jump in profit for the June quarter, to China pledging to rein in “irrational competition” in its electric vehicle (EV) sector – more corporate and international headlines remain in focus. Plus – the ongoing saga between US President Donald Trump and Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell. 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 rose today as Asian markets traded mixed. The Straits Times Index was up 0.23% at 4,129.29 points at 1.08pm Singapore time, with a value turnover of S$700.73M seen in the broader market. In terms of counters to watch, we have Singapore Airlines. The group’s operating results released yesterday showed the national carrier and its low-cost arm Scoot reported a 4.5 per cent year-on-year increase in passenger traffic in June. Elsewhere, from a trade deal reached between Indonesia and the US, to Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang calling China’s open-source artificial intelligence a “catalyst for global progress” as he addressed an expo in Beijing – more international and corporate headlines remain 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 share inched higher today as investors mull a slew of economic indicators out of China. The Straits Times Index was up 0.14% at 4,114.90 points at 12.58pm Singapore time, with a value turnover of S$566.25M seen in the broader market. In terms of counters to watch, we have BRC Asia, after the prefabricated steel reinforcement company secured around S$570 million worth of contracts for the Changi Airport Terminal 5 project, where it will supply steel reinforcement for the substructure of the upcoming terminal. Elsewhere, from China’s economy expanding more than five per cent in the second quarter of the year, to how Nvidia said it plans to resume sales of its H20 artificial intelligence chip to China – more international and corporate headlines remain in focus. 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 rose today even as investors continue to monitor incoming developments on the tariff front. The Straits Times Index was up 0.37% at 4,102.85 points at 12.58pm Singapore time, with a value turnover of S$597.06M seen in the broader market. In terms of companies to watch, we have Singapore Exchange, given the excitement surrounding NTT DC Reit’s IPO on the local bourse. The manager of NTT DC Reit (real estate investment trust) said the public tranche of its Singapore initial public offer was about 9.8 times oversubscribed. Elsewhere, from China’s exports rising more than expected in June, to Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang set to hold a media briefing in Beijing on Wednesday – more international 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.

Singapore shares moved higher today even as traders continue to mull news on the global trade front. The Straits Times Index was up 0.42% at 4,092.74 points at about 2.38pm Singapore time, with a value turnover of S$878.99M seen in the broader market. In terms of counters to watch, we have Singtel, because the local telecommunications giant’s technology services arm, NCS, will invest S$130 million over the next three years to further its artificial intelligence (AI) development across the Asia-Pacific. Elsewhere, from the S&P 500 index and the tech-rich Nasdaq Composite hitting fresh peaks despite Trump’s latest tariff salvo, to academics, including an adviser to the People’s Bank of China urging the country to add as much as 1.5 trillion yuan (S$268 billion) in fresh stimulus to boost consumer spending and maintain currency flexibility to counter US tariffs’ drag on growth – more international headlines remain 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 rose today as investors continue to digest more developments on the global trade front. The Straits Times Index was up 0.41% at 4,074.48 points at 12.01pm Singapore time, with a value turnover of S$564.51M seen in the broader market. In terms of companies to watch, we have DBS, Singtel and ST Engineering, given how the Singapore bank, telecommunications giant and defence technology company were among the top performers in Temasek’s Singapore-based portfolio companies in the past year. Elsewhere, from Nvidia’s brief rise to a world-record US$4 trillion valuation, the latest US Federal Reserve meeting minutes suggesting rate cuts later in the year – more corporate and international headlines remain in focus. Also on deck – US President Donald Trump’s latest tariff salvo on Brazilian imports. 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 rose today as investors mull new tariff threats by US President Donald Trump. The Straits Times Index was up 0.23% at 4,056.99 points at 11.31am Singapore time, with a value turnover of S$490.29M seen in the broader market. In terms of counters to watch for today, we have OCBC and Great Eastern, given how the insurer will resume trading after a vote for it to be delisted fell through at its extraordinary general meeting yesterday. Elsewhere, from Trump’s latest comments to impose a 50 per cent tariff on imported copper, to China’s producer deflation deepening to its worst level in almost two years in June – more international headlines remain in focus. On Market View, Money Matters’ finance presenter Chua Tian Tian unpacked the developments with Kenneth Goh, Director, Private Wealth Management, UOB Kay Hian.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Singapore shares rose today as investors continue to mull uncertainties relating to global trade. The Straits Times Index was up 0.48% at 4,051.30 points at 2.30pm Singapore time, with a value turnover of S$956.01M seen in the broader market. In terms of counters to watch, we have Singapore Airlines. The national carrier said yesterday that its proposed joint venture with Malaysia Airlines received conditional approval from the Competition and Consumer Commission of Singapore. Elsewhere, from how investors are reacting to US President Donald Trump’s tariff letters to 14 countries, to movements in the Australian dollar after the Reserve Bank of Australia held its cash rate in a surprise move – more international headlines remain 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 rose today even as tariff worries returned to the fore this week. The Straits Times Index was up 0.25% at 4,023.71 points at about 2.17pm Singapore time, with a value turnover of S$654.40M seen in the broader market. In terms of companies to watch, we have Del Monte Pacific, after the group said today that it is expecting a capital deficit on its balance sheet from write-offs in relation to its US subsidiary Del Monte Foods. Elsewhere, from how US President Donald Trump is set to send his first tariff letters to trading partners overnight, to oil prices slipping more than 1 per cent today after Opec+ surprised markets by hiking output more than expected in August – more international headlines remained 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.

Singapore shares dipped today as investors continue to mull new property cooling measures in the country. The Straits Times Index was down 0.23% at 4,010.52 points at 1.29pm Singapore time, with a value turnover of S$620.57M seen in the broader market. SGX-listed property developers are in focus today as the Singapore Government raised the Seller’s Stamp Duty (SSD) rates by four percentage points, and extended the holding period that SSD applies from three to four years. Meanwhile, from how US President Donald Trump’s tax package cleared its final hurdle in Congress, to how the President is planning to start sending letters to the US’ trading partners to inform them of their tariff rates, more international headlines remain 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 equities in the region traded mixed. The Straits Times Index was down 0.19% at 4,003.05 points at 12.29pm Singapore time, with a value turnover of S$529.27M seen in the broader market. In terms of companies to watch, we have Seatrium, because the group has secured a floating storage regasification unit (FSRU) conversion contract from energy company Kinetics. The project will commence in the third quarter of 2025 and involves the conversion of a liquefied natural gas carrier into an FSRU named LNGT Turkiye. Elsewhere, from market participant’s reactions to a trade deal reached between the US and Vietnam, to how the Trump administration lifted some export license requirements for chip design software sales in China, more international 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.

The Straits Times Index (STI) briefly notched a new record of 4,008.15 points today as Singapore draws a rush of investors seeking safe havens from geopolitical risks. This is the second time the benchmark index has crossed the 4,000 point threshold. In terms of counters to watch, we have Yangzijiang Financial. The group released an update today that its proposed spin-off company Yangzijiang (YZJ) Maritime Development has been incorporated as a wholly owned subsidiary in Singapore. Elsewhere, from how US President Donald Trump’s “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” narrowly scraped through the Senate overnight, to how Intel’s new chief executive is reportedly exploring a big change to its contract manufacturing business – more international and corporate headlines remain 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.

South Korea’s manufacturing activity contracts for the fifth straight month, with the PMI inching up to 48.7 in June but still below the expansion threshold. Meanwhile, Japan’s manufacturing sector sees its first growth in over a year as output rises, yet ongoing uncertainty over US tariffs weighs on demand and exports. However, trade tensions escalate as US-Japan tariff talks face renewed challenges with fresh threats from Washington. On the corporate front, City Developments expands its reach into Europe through a new hotel loyalty partnership, while semiconductor firm UMS Integration pursues a secondary listing on Bursa Malaysia amid sector volatility. On Market View, Alexandra Parada speaks to Dan Chang, Trading Representative at PhillipCapital, to discuss the latest market movements.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

China reported that its official manufacturing PMI edged up to 49.7 in June from 49.5 in May, though it remains in contraction territory below the crucial 50 threshold. Meanwhile, Japan’s retail sales rose 3% year-on-year in May, moderating from the 5% growth seen in April. Meta is also under increased regulatory scrutiny, as authorities investigate potential risks posed by its AI technologies. Markets are also on edge as President Trump renews tariff threats, putting the fate of key trade negotiations in question. On Market View, Alexandra Parada speaks to David Kuo, Co-founder of The Smart Investor, to discuss the latest market movements.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Singapore shares rose today with the global trade situation back in focus as investors put the Israel-Iran ceasefire behind them. The Straits Times Index was up 0.64% at 3,963.62 points at about 12.37 pm Singapore time, with a value turnover of S$511.88M seen in the broader market. In terms of counters to watch today, we have AEM, after the semiconductor test solutions provider raised its revenue guidance for its first half ending June to between S$185 million and S$195 million, up from an earlier range of S$155 million to S$170 million. Elsewhere, from how the White House said US President Donald Trump could extend his deadline for trade deals beyond the 9th of July, to how SoftBank Group CEO Masayoshi Son wants the Japanese technology investment group to become the biggest platform provider for “artificial super intelligence” within the next 10 years – more international and corporate headlines remain 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 inched higher today as investors continue to mull the situation in the Middle East. The Straits Times Index was up 0.2% at 3,933.67 points at 11.59am Singapore time, with a value turnover of S$561.93M seen in the broader market. In terms of counters to watch, we have Singapore Airlines. The national carrier announced in its annual report yesterday that it paid its chief executive Goh Choon Phong S$7 million in remuneration for the latest financial year ended Mar 31. Elsewhere, from US dollar dropping after President Donald Trump said he had a handful of candidates to succeed Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, to how shares of Nvidia hit a fresh record amid continued bullishness surrounding artificial intelligence technologies – more international and corporate headlines remain 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 rose today to track regional gains seen in Asian markets. The Straits Times Index went up by 0.46% to reach 3,922.19 points at about 2.36pm Singapore time, with a value turnover of S$921.09M seen in the broader market. In terms of companies to watch, we have Sembcorp Industries, after the company’s wholly owned subsidiary, Sembcorp Financial Services, announced the issuance of S$300 million notes under its S$5 billion Euro Medium Term Note programme established in July 2023. Elsewhere, from US President Donald Trump appearing to undermine years of US sanctions on Iran by giving its biggest customer, China, the green light to carry on buying its oil, to a deep dive into the Bank of Japan’s latest summary of opinions – more international headlines remain in focus. 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 went up today even as investors remained laser focused on the situation in the Middle East. The Straits Times Index was up 0.4% at 3,894.86 points at 1.33pm Singapore time, with a value turnover of S$668.91M seen in the broader market. In terms of companies to watch, we have OCBC. That’s after the lender said yesterday that it has no intention to convert its Class C non-voting Great Eastern shares into ordinary shares when they come up for conversion in five years as this will result in the insurer losing its free float again. Elsewhere, from easing fears of an energy market shock following US President Donald Trump’s announcement of a ceasefire between Iran and Israel, to how Nvidia’s chief Jensen Huang started selling the chipmaker’s stock under a US$865 million plan – more international and corporate headlines remain in focus. On Market View, Money Matter’s finance presenter Chua Tian Tian unpacked the developments with Chong Ser Jing, Co-founder and Portfolio Manager, Compounder Fund.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Singapore shares opened lower today as all eyes remained on heightened tensions in the Middle East with the US now involved in the Israel-Iran air war. The Straits Times Index (STI) was down 0.9 per cent at 3,847.79 points in early trade after around 80 million securities changed hands in the broader market. In terms of companies to watch, we have OCBC. That’s after the lender said yesterday that it has committed more than RM11 billion (S$3.3 billion) in financing to support businesses in the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ) since 2024. Meanwhile, from Singapore’s inflation nudging back down in May, to the long awaited launch of Tesla’s robotaxi service – more economic and corporate headlines remain in focus. Also on deck – more on Asian market movements today given the situation in the Middle East. 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 nudged higher today to track broader gains in Asia. The Straits Times Index was up a marginal 0.03% at 3,895.48 points at 2.11pm Singapore time, with a value turnover of S$470.02M seen in the broader market. In terms of counters to watch today, we have Singapore Post. The national postal service provider has placed 10 Housing & Development Board shophouses for sale and leaseback. Elsewhere, from DBS estimating that its economic value from the use of AI could surpass S$1 billion this year, to India’s aviation regulator warning Air India for breaching safety rules – more international and corporate headlines remain in focus. Also on deck – all about blind boxes and toys. 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 continue to mull the US Federal Reserve’s latest move to hold interest rates at prevailing levels. The Straits Times Index was down 0.31% at 3,908.55 points at 11.50am Singapore time, with a value turnover of S$350.49M seen in the broader market. In terms of companies to watch, we have DBS, after the lender inked a memorandum of understanding with the Australian Trade and Investment Commission today to deepen investment links between Australia and South-east Asia. Elsewhere, from the Fed’s dot plot of future rates and central bank chief Jerome Powell’s comments on US tariffs, to Shell CEO Wael Sawan’s take on the escalating conflict between Israel and Iran – more international and corporate headlines remain 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 rose today even as global investors remained cautious in light of the ongoing Israel-Iran conflict. The Straits Times Index was up 0.38% at 3,923.23 points at 2.33pm Singapore time, with a value turnover of S$575.62M seen in the broader market. In terms of counters to watch for today, we have Singapore Airlines, after the national carrier and its low-cost arm Scoot reported a 3.1 per cent year-on-year increase in passenger traffic in May, which eased from the previous month’s growth. Elsewhere, from the Bank of Japan keeping its interest rates steady as widely expected to how central banks around the world are now favouring gold over the US dollar for reserves – more 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 stocks fell today as investors continue to monitor the escalating conflict in the Middle East between Iran and Israel. The Straits Times Index dropped 0.33% at 3,898.54 points at about 11.32am Singapore time, with a value turnover of S$414.04M seen in the broader market. In terms of counters to watch, we have Suntec Real Estate Investment Trust, ESR Reit, Sabana Industrial Reit; Acrophyte Hospitality Trust. That is because ESR Group, which is the sponsor of Suntec Reit, ESR Reit, Sabana Industrial Reit and Acrophyte Hospitality Trust, is expected to delist from the Hong Kong Stock Exchange on the 3rd of July as its shareholders on Friday approved a scheme resolution to privatise it. Elsewhere, from shares of SGX-listed oil and gas counters surging amid a rally in oil prices, to market expectations ahead of a slew of central bank decisions out this week – more corporate and international headlines remain 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 fell today tracking the downbeat mood seen in global markets. The Straits Times Index was down 0.42% at 3,905.65 points at 2.32pm Singapore time with a value turnover of S$805.82M seen in the broader market. In terms of counters to watch today, we have Singapore Airlines. Shares of Singapore Airlines dived this morning after an Air India plane bound for London crashed yesterday. SIA holds a 25.1 per cent stake in the Indian flag carrier. Elsewhere, from movements in global equities and oil prices amid heightened geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, to AMD unveiling a new artificial intelligence server for 2026 that aims to challenge Nvidia’s flagship offerings – more international and corporate headlines in focus. Also on deck – how Wall Street analysts are rushing to raise price targets on Pop Mart International Group following the success of its Labubu dolls. 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 amid fluctuations in Asia. The Straits Times Index was up 0.09% at 3,922.67 points at 11.50am with a value turnover of S$521.47M seen in the broader market. In terms of companies to watch, we have CapitaLand Investment, after the manager of CapitaLand China Trust today proposed the establishment and listing of a publicly traded infrastructure securities investment fund, CapitaLand Commercial C-Reit, on the Shanghai Stock Exchange. Elsewhere, from US President Donald Trump’s threats to impose unilateral tariffs on partners in the next two weeks, to Grab announcing today an upsize of its five-year convertible note – more corporate and international headlines remain 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 fell today even as traders mull cooling trade tensions between the US and China. The Straits Times Index was down 0.53% at 3,913.01 points at 2.45pm Singapore time, with a value turnover of S$726.63M seen in the broader market. In terms of companies to watch, we have Koh Brothers Eco Engineering, after a joint venture between Japanese firm Penta-Ocean Construction and a subsidiary of Koh Brothers Eco Engineering bagged a S$999 million contract for the construction of intra-terminal tunnels at Changi Airport’s upcoming Terminal 5. Elsewhere, from the US and China setting up a framework towards a trade pact after two days of high profile talks in London, to Qantas shutting down the operations of its Singapore-based unit Jetstar Asia, more international and corporate headlines remain 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.

OCBC’s bid to take Great Eastern Holdings private takes a step forward as independent directors back the offer. Globally, Apple’s muted AI push at WWDC leaves markets wanting more, while Warner Bros Discovery faces mounting pressure after a fresh credit downgrade. Meanwhile, US-China trade talks resume in London, with rare earths and tech exports at the core of discussions, but will this round bring lasting progress? On Market View, Alexandra Parada speaks to Too Jun Cheong, Dealing Manager at Moomoo Singapore, to discuss about the latest market movements.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Singapore shares nudged higher today as all eyes remained on trade tensions between the US and China. The Straits Times Index inched 0.11% higher to 3,938.78 points at 2.15pm Singapore time, with a value turnover of S$542.51M seen in the broader market. In terms of companies to watch, we have OCBC, because the bank has made a S$900 million conditional exit offer at S$30.15 per share for the 6.28 per cent stake in Great Eastern it does not own, in a bid to delist the insurer. Elsewhere, from Asian market movements given hopes of easing trade tensions between the US and China, to Japan confirming that the country’s economy contracted in the first quarter, more international headlines remain in focus. On Market View, Money Matters’ finance presenter Chua Tian Tian unpacked the developments of the day.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Singapore shares moved higher today as regional bourses traded mixed. The Straits Times Index was up 0.27% at 3,928.29 points at 2.31pm Singapore time, with a value turnover of S$668.89M seen in the broader market. In terms of companies to watch today, we have OCBC. That’s given how the bank’s insurer, Great Eastern, is seeking to delist through OCBC’s exit offer of S$30.15 per share. Elsewhere, from optimism arising from what’s described as “very positive” talks between US President Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping, to the stunning public row between Trump and Tesla’s chief Elon Musk – more international and corporate headlines remain in focus. On Market View, Money Matters’ finance presenter Chua Tian Tian unpacked the developments with Sunny Soh, Lead Technical Analyst (Capital Markets & Investor Education), SIAS.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Singapore shares inched higher to track broader gains in Asia today. The Straits Times Index went up by 0.18% to 3,910.72 points at about 2.15pm Singapore time, with a value turnover of S$703.63M seen in the broader market. In terms of companies to watch, we have Thai Beverage, after the beer maker yesterday announced a US$2 billion multicurrency debt issuance programme. The group said net proceeds from the programme will be used for “general corporate purposes” of the company. Elsewhere, from a softer than expected US private-sector jobs report and what that means for global markets, to remarks made in the Federal Reserve’s closely watched “Beige Book” study – more international developments remain in focus. Also on deck – how Citigroup said today that it will cut the numbers of employees at two of its technology centres in China by about 3,500. 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 stocks fell this morning as all eyes remained on the heightened trade tensions between US and China. The Straits Times Index was down 0.31% at 3,882.17 points at 10.51am Singapore time, with a value turnover of S$318.86M seen in the broader market. In terms of counters to watch today, we have CapitaLand Investment. That’s after the manager of CapitaLand Malaysia Trust, a CapitaLand Investment subsidiary, yesterday proposed a placement of up to 435.4 million new units to raise gross cash proceeds of up to RM250 million (S$75.8 million). Meanwhile, from Chinese electric vehicle maker Nio posting a net loss of US$949.6 million for its first quarter of 2025 ended March, to how investors are reacting to higher US duties on steel and aluminium, more corporate and international headlines remain in focus. On Market View, Money Matters’ finance presenter Chua Tian Tian unpacked the developments with Marcus Liew, Multi-Asset Solutions Portfolio Manager, Amundi Singapore. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Singapore shares nudged above the flatline early on as investors continue to mull the state of the global economy. The Straits Times Index was up a marginal 0.05% at 3,892.44 points at 10.40am Singapore time, with a value turnover of S$398.81M seen in the broader market. In terms of companies to watch today, we have CapitaLand Ascendas Reit, after the manager said today that it received in-principle approval for the listing and quotation of up to 202.4 million new units of CapitaLand Ascendas Reit on the mainboard of the Singapore Exchange yesterday. Elsewhere, from China’s factory activity in May shrinking for the first time in eight months, to gold prices edging up to hit a near four-week high amid a weaker US dollar, more international headlines remain in focus. Also on deck – what simmering trade tensions between the US and China mean for investors. 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, tracking movements in regional bourses. The Straits Times Index was down 0.45% at 3,877.24 points at 2.46pm Singapore time, with a value turnover of S$839.73M seen in the broader market. In terms of companies to watch, we have Grand VentureTechnology, because the semiconductor company said yesterday that it had paused its proposed secondary listing on Malaysia’s Bursa exchange in view of confidential talks with a third party in relation to a possible transaction which could lead to an offer for its shares. Elsewhere, from an announcement by US President Donald Trump last Friday to double tariffs on steel and aluminium imports from 25% to 50%, to Samsung reportedly nearing a wide-ranging deal to invest in Perplexity AI – 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.

IHH Healthcare’s Q1 net profit fell 33%, mainly due to lower monetary gains and the absence of a one-off tax credit in Turkey. Across Asia, Japan’s inflation surge raises questions about the Bank of Japan’s next moves, while Hyundai’s potential US price hikes spotlight trade tensions and inflation concerns. In the US, softer-than-expected GDP figures and ongoing tariff debates add complexity to the Fed’s policy outlook and global investor sentiment. On Market View, Alexandra Parada speaks to Dan Chang, Investment Specialist and Trading Representative at PhillipCapital, to discuss the latest market movements.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Singapore stocks rose this morning, after a US trade court blocked US President Donald Trump’s “Liberation Day” tariffs from going into effect. The Straits Times Index (STI) opened 0.2 per cent higher at 3,919.48 points after 102.5 million securities changed hands in the broader market. In terms of companies to watch, we have CapitaLand Ascendas Reit. The company reported today that it has raised S$500 million from a private placement of 202.4 million units priced at S$2.47 each. Meanwhile, from Nvidia’s forecast beating earnings, to Meta chief Mark Zuckerberg touted the tech giant’s generative artificial intelligence (Gen AI) assistant at the firm’s annual gathering of shareholders and telling them that it is used by a billion people each month across its platforms, more corporate headlines remain 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 moved higher today even as Asia traded mixed. The Straits Times Index was up 0.42% at 3,912.35 points at 2.46pm Singapore time, with a value turnover of S$716.87M seen in the broader market. In terms of counters to watch, we have OCBC, after the bank announced yesterday key leadership changes to its global wholesale banking franchise, to take effect on the 1st of October. Elsewhere, from Singapore’s real wages rising at a faster rate of 3.2% in 2024, to China planning an overhaul of its commodities market to attract global investors, more local and international headlines remain in focus. Also on deck – how a Tencent Holdings subsidiary is snapping up a nearly 10 per cent stake in SM Entertainment valued at about US$180 million, marking a rare Chinese investment into a South Korean company in recent years. 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 nudged higher today as traders in the region struggled for direction. The Straits Times Index was up 0.24% at 3,884.95 points at about 2.32pm Singapore time, with a value turnover of S$476.31M seen in the broader market. In terms of companies to watch, we have Sembcorp, after the group said yesterday that its subsidiary Sembcorp Utilities entered an agreement with several of its South-east Asian counterparts to explore exporting renewable energy from Vietnam into Malaysia and Singapore. Elsewhere, from shares of BYD extending losses in Hong Kong as sweeping price cuts stoked concerns of another wave of discounting in China’s electric car market, to what to watch ahead of Nvidia’s earnings out tomorrow – more corporate and international headlines remain in focus. On Market View, Money Matters’ finance presenter Chua Tian Tian unpacked the developments with Willie Keng, Founder, DividendTitan.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Singapore shares were down at the day’s open as regional markets traded mixed after US President Donald Trump on Friday threatened tariffs on Apple. In early trade, the Straits Times Index (STI) slid 0.1 per cent to 3,878.4 points after 31.4 million securities changed hands in the broader market. In terms of companies to watch, we have Sats, after the in-flight caterer on Friday reported net profit of S$38.7 million for the three months ended March 2025, gaining 18.3 per cent from the corresponding year-ago period. Meanwhile, from Trump’s potential levies on Apple and other smartphone makers, to him delaying tariffs on the European Union, global trade news continue to 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.

Singapore shares dipped today as investors continue to monitor the state of the global economy. The Straits Times Index was down 0.27% at 3,869.69 points at 2.11pm Singapore time, with a value turnover of S$657.60M seen in the broader market. In terms of counters to watch today, we have Yangzijiang Shipbuilding. The marine vessel manufacturer reported that its year-to-date order wins for the first quarter of 2025 amounted to six vessels worth US$300 million. Yangzijiang Shipbuilding said this was around 5 per cent of its US$6 billion target for the 2025 financial year. Elsewhere, from Singapore’s core inflation coming in hotter-than-expected in April, to how US President Donald Trump’s trade negotiators are reportedly pushing the EU to make unilateral tariff reductions on US goods – more economic headlines remain 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, tracking losses across the region. The Straits Times Index was down 0.33% at 3,869.74 points at about 12.45pm Singapore time, with a value turnover of S$633.30M seen in the broader market. In terms of companies to watch, we have Singtel. The telecommunications giant returned to the black with a net profit of S$2.8 billion for its second half ended March, compared with a net loss of S$1.3 billion for the previous corresponding period. Elsewhere, from G7 finance leaders trying to downplay disputes over US President Donald Trump’s tariffs, to Bitcoin surpassing US$110,000 for the first time to head towards another record high, more international headlines remain in focus. Also on deck, how the Singapore Government is keeping the country’s economic growth forecast for 2025 at zero per cent to 2 per cent. 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 were lower today as traders continue to mull the state of the global economy. The Straits Times Index was down 0.2% at 3,874.68 points at 1.54pm Singapore time, with a value turnover of S$673.51M seen in the broader market. In terms of companies to watch, we have CapitaLand Investment, after the global real asset manager today announced the launch of its first onshore master fund in China, the CLI RMB Master Fund. Elsewhere, from Nvidia’s CEO Jensen Huang praising US President Donald Trump’s move to scrap some AI export curbs to Singapore’s central bank chief’s comments on US-dollar based assets – more corporate and international headlines remain in focus. On Market View, The Evening Runway’s finance presenter Chua Tian Tian unpacked the developments with Khoon Goh, Head of Asia Research at ANZ.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.