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STI up as ECB stimulus rubs off on region
Published Fri, Jan 23, 2015 · 09:50 PM
AIN'T nothing like the word "stimulus" and "open-ended" to set off a rally in equity markets as if they've been hit by an adrenalin shot.
For the local bourse, there's an added reason to celebrate - this week, the key Straits Times Index put up a remarkable showing of inching up every single day. It ended on Friday at 3,411.5, higher by 41.21 points or 1.2 per cent.
Most other benchmark indices in the regio…
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