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Straits Times Index market performance

Overview

Brokerages initially raised targets for the Straits Times Index (STI) due to strong corporate earnings and macroeconomic resilience, with a consensus 12-month target of 6,140 points. However, the market recently ended a winning streak.

Following a decline to 5,714.84, the STI continued its downward trend, falling 0.6 percent to close at 5,634.82. During this period, performance among local banks was mixed, with OCBC rising 0.4 percent while DBS and UOB fell by 0.2 percent and 0.5 percent, respectively. DFI Retail Group recorded the largest decline at 8.8 percent, while Thai Beverage was a top gainer, rising 1.2 percent.

Volatility intensified as the STI fell a further 1.6 percent to 5,608.44. This recent drop was driven by significant declines in major banks, including a 5.9 percent drop in OCBC and a 2.9 percent fall in UOB. Analysts suggested that upcoming third-quarter results for these banks might be lower than anticipated due to “misplaced optimism regarding interest rates.”

More recently, the STI has shown signs of recovery, rising for two consecutive sessions to sit above the 5,430 level. Despite this upward movement, market sentiment remains cautious. Investors are closely monitoring upcoming U.S. inflation data, rising crude oil prices, and global bond yields, all of which are expected to influence interest rate outlooks and Federal Reserve policy decisions.

Entities

Straits Times Index · Wall Street · Federal Reserve · Kuala Lumpur Composite Index · Malaysia

Timeline

  1. [BUSINESS] 4 sources
    Southeast Asian markets show recovery amid cautious global outlook

    Malaysian and Singaporean stock markets have seen recent gains, but analysts warn of potential stalls due to weak market breadth, rising oil prices, and anticipation of U.S. inflation data.

  2. [BUSINESS] 7 sources
    Asian stock markets show mixed performance amid regional volatility

    Asian markets displayed mixed results: Singapore's STI fell 1.6% led by banking declines, while Indonesian and Thai indices continued winning streaks amid shifting regional economic conditions.

  3. [BUSINESS] 3 sources
    Asian markets show mixed performance as Singapore STI falls

    Singapore's STI fell 0.6 per cent to 5,634.82, while Thailand's SET index broke a losing streak, rising 0.31 per cent to close at 1,563.91.

  4. [BUSINESS] 3 sources
    Singapore stock market ends winning streak as STI falls

    The Singapore Straits Times Index fell 0.25 percent on Tuesday, ending a two-day rally as investors await U.S. inflation data and crude oil prices decline.

  5. [BUSINESS] 6 sources
    Straits Times Index targets raised by brokerages amid earnings growth

    Brokerages have raised Straits Times Index (STI) targets amid strong corporate earnings, with consensus targets reaching 6,140 points despite potential market consolidation.

Sources

blockonomi.com · blocktempo.com · businessnews.com.my · epochtimes.com · financialhorse.com · finanzen.at · finanzen.ch · news.cnyes.com · newsable.asianetnews.com · ontheissuesmagazine.com · realestateasia.com · timesng.com · toray.co.jp

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