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CRISIS in the eurozone is unlikely to derail Asian growth significantly, says Societe Generale Private Banking economist and strategist Xavier Denis. But there is still downside risk in equity markets. And, those who reckon they want to take some risk may do better buying US equities rather than Asian or emerging markets equity. Mr Denis says the retracement of stock markets is a welcome correctio... more

(SINGAPORE) Things are looking pretty solid in equities. Stock markets have posted a V-shape rebound, and some research houses even expect indices to hit fresh highs in the year ahead.
But analysts also see some major headwinds next year that could derail any recovery in stock markets.
In a report, David Rosenberg, chief market strategist at investment firm Gluskin Sheff, points out that although … more

STOCK markets ought to be sizzling with excitement this week, a casual observer might think, given a double dose of good news from the United States.
However, soothing words from the US Federal Reserve on rock-bottom interest rates and a big vote of confidence in the US economy by legendary investor Warren Buffett have generated little buzz.
Mr Buffett’s ability to move markets appears to be wani… more

BUMPER profit numbers from Apple sent regional stock markets rolling yesterday, although the local bourse lost its enthusiasm half way through the day.
The Straits Times Index was up by 17 points at one stage, but traders took advantage of the higher prices to cash in.
The sell-off sent the STI easing back to close virtually unchanged, 0.61 points lower at 2,711.09, while other regional bourses we… more

HERE in a nutshell, is the current sentiment when it comes to stock markets: most people hope the rise will continue – and while many brokers, economists and analysts publicly speak of a sharp, V-shaped recovery underpinning markets, they would also be privately pondering what might happen if central banks and governments run out of stimulus money.
The epicentre of all the world’s euphoria is, of … more

THE local stock market has chalked up spectacular gains of 50per cent so far this year, outperforming other major financial markets.

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The gains are reflected in Bloomberg data.
Analysts say that in recent months, with Singapore f… more