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Gold rises over 1% as geopolitical, economic tensions lift precious metals
Labour market weakness typically strengthens the case for interest rate cuts aimed at supporting job creation Gold climbed more than 1 per…
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Singapore stocks extend declines amid geopolitical uncertainty; STI down 0.4%
On a positive note, the iEdge Singapore Next 50 Index gained 0.3% or 4.96 points to 1,484.99 Singapore stocks extended declines on…
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Singapore stocks fall amid heightened geopolitical tensions; STI down 0.3%
Across the broader market, losers outnumber gainers 319 to 250 after two billion securities worth S$1.3 billion change hands Singapore…
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Gold slips as profit-taking, softer geopolitical tone hit safe-haven demand
Gold slipped on Thursday (Jan 15) as investors booked profits after three consecutive sessions of record highs, while an apparent softer…
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Threat to US Fed independence, geopolitical tensions cloud Wall Street outlook
Investors rush into Asia markets, precious metals as the sell US trade takes hold Investors could continue to rush out of US markets and…
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Invest in 3 safe haven assets as geopolitical tensions rise, the Singdollar is one: UOB
The bank has identified gold, the Japanese yen, and the Singapore dollar as good defensive bets Rising geopolitical risks are amplifying…
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Gold sets 50th daily record this year on rate-cut bets and geopolitical risk
Gold has risen 70% this year, driven by strong central-bank buying and inflows into bullion-backed ETFs Gold rose to an all-time high on…
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Singapore market reforms may lift sentiment in 2026 despite geopolitical, trade uncertainty
Investors should focus on companies with credible and clearly stated plans to drive shareholder value Back in early June, I mentioned…
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Stock investing in 2026 demands diversification, active approach amid AI boom, geopolitical risks
Markets across Asia are likely to benefit from recent Fed rate cuts as well as a weaker US dollar Diversification and active management…
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Oil hovers near two-week highs on expected US interest rate cut, geopolitical risk
Oil prices hovered at two-week highs on Monday (Dec 8) as investors expect a likely US Federal Reserve interest rate cut this week to lift…
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ECB to test banks' resilience to geopolitical risk in 2026
Next year’s exercise will be part of banks’ self-evaluation of their capital needs The European Central Bank will test banks’ resilience…
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Foxconn reports record Q2 revenue, cautions about geopolitical and exchange rate risks
Taiwan’s Foxconn, the world’s largest contract electronics maker, reported record second-quarter revenue on strong demand for artificial…
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Wall Street Today: Dow Drops, Nasdaq Rises as Investors Eye Fed Caution and Geopolitical Ease
The US markets took a breather on Wednesday, closing mixed after two days of strong gains. The Nasdaq gained 61 points, the S&P 500 was…
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Nasdaq 100 facing technical and geopolitical crosscurrents
THE Nasdaq 100 Index (NDX) enters the final week of June at a decisive technical inflection point, trading near 21,720 after rallying 32…
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Hong Kong to maintain US dollar peg despite geopolitical tensions
Hong Kong will maintain its currency peg to the US dollar, the financial hub’s leader said in an interview published on Monday (Jun 9),…
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Geopolitical concerns add to woes for pre-IPO activity, M&As for Chinese companies
GROWING geopolitical concerns from the trade tensions between the US and China are compounding an already-cautious outlook among investors…
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Chinese stocks enter bear market as geopolitical risks mount
Chinese shares fell for a fifth straight day, pushing a closely watched benchmark into a bear market, as geopolitical tensions simmer…
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Geopolitical conflicts cloud Singapore fund managers’ outlook for 2025: Imas survey
SINGAPORE fund managers are anticipating an escalation in geopolitical conflicts, which will leave a material impact on the global economy…
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Singapore’s commodity hub in spotlight as it oils global market fragmented by geopolitical tensions
A dense network of global traders allows businesses to source from alternative markets directly from the Republic when needed AS…