Capital Markets & Currencies
Singapore, Asian markets up despite turmoil in Venezuela over the weekend
US President Donald Trump says the US will take control of the oil-producing South American nation
Thai baht rally at risk as central bank curbs, elections weigh
A stronger currency risks hurting the country’s key export and tourism sectors
Stocks to watch: PropNex, Digital Core Reit, Nam Lee, Olam
[SINGAPORE] The following companies saw new developments that may affect trading of their securities on Monday (Jan 5):
Singapore could see more IPOs in 2026 after public listing rebound last year
More than 30 companies have begun preparatory work for listings, evenly split between the SGX mainboard and Catalist
European shares start 2026 at record highs; tech, defence provide lift
[BENGALURU] European stocks kicked off 2026 by scaling record highs on Friday (Jan 2), extending 2025’s standout rally as tech and defence shares powered the gains.
US stocks: Dow closes higher on first day of 2026, still no Santa Claus rally
[NEW YORK] The Dow and S&P 500 indices ended higher on Friday (Jan 2), starting 2026 by snapping a four-day losing streak, helped by gains in chipmakers Nvidia, Intel and Boeing
2025’s winners and laggards: STI posts best gains in years; South Korea, Vietnam outshine regional peers
The Straits Times Index turns in its strongest performance in at least four years, with a total return of 22.7% in 2025
Singapore shares rise on first trading day of 2026; STI up 0.2%
The iEdge Singapore Next 50 Index climbs 0.6% or 8.24 points to 1,458.37
Stocks make upbeat start to 2026; precious metals extend sparkling rally
[SINGAPORE] Stocks began 2026 on a positive note in holiday-thinned trade as investors braced for a year set to test the AI-led rally, usher in a change of guard at the Federal Reserve and potentially...
China’s multi-asset funds dominate top performers as tech soars
Efforts in Beijing to drive more long-term capital into the stock market helped the rally
