Forex trends Wednesday: Dollar retraces some recent losses
The dollar steadied and regained some lost ground on Tuesday, as markets walked back some of their more-dovish expectations for U.S. interest rates. Traders had…
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Asia market trends Wednesday: Rally may extend amid optimism over US-China trade talks
Asian markets may extend their recent rally on Wednesday, catching some of Wall Street’s optimism that the ongoing trade talks between the U.S. and China…
HPHT enters tie-up with Hong Kong port operators to manage combined terminals
Hutchison Port Holdings Trust (HPHT) said on Tuesday that its wholly owned subsidiary Hongkong International Terminals (HIT) entered into a joint operation agreement with Modern…
Forex trends Tuesday: US dollar slumps as Powell comments dampen rate hike view
The U.S. dollar retreated Monday, with currencies across much of Asia stronger against the greenback, as U.S. Federal Reserve chief Jerome Powell’s comments last week spurred…
Asia market trends Tuesday: US-China trade talks may spur market optimism
Asian shares may eke out further gains on Tuesday, potentially tracking Wall Street’s rise as U.S.-China trade talks began. As negotiations commenced Monday, markets appeared optimistic…
Forex Trends Monday: Strong jobs data fails to boost US dollar
Strong U.S. jobs data on Friday failed to boost the U.S. dollar after somewhat more dovish comments from U.S. Federal Reserve chief Jerome Powell. Powell…
Asia market trends Monday: Shares may track Wall Street’s rally on jobs data
Asian markets appear set for a rally on Monday, tracking sharp gains on Wall Street on Friday amid signs the U.S. Federal Reserve may pause…
Phillip Capital: Top 10 Singapore stock picks for this year
Despite slowing economic growth momentum globally, Singapore’s market is set to post positive returns this year, with funds set to head back into the city-state…
Forex trends Friday: Market ructions and economic worries push yen higher
The yen continued to trade on the strong side on Thursday, although it retraced some of its gains during the session, amid market volatility and…
Asia market trends Friday: Wall Street tumbles as Apple slashes guidance, US data misses
Asian markets may extend recent losses on Friday after Wall Street tumbled Thursday amid a mix of Apple’s slashed revenue guidance and fears over signs…
Forex trends Thursday: Yen surges amid concerns US economy will slow
The safe-haven yen surged on Wednesday before retracing some of its gains amid concerns over a U.S. economic slowdown. “If you embrace the idea of…
Asia market trends Thursday: Apple slashes guidance on China slowdown
Despite Wall Street’s recovery from early losses in Wednesday trade, Asian shares appear set to start Thursday in the red after Apple slashed its guidance,…
UPDATE: Singapore economic growth tipped to slow further in 2019
Singapore’s economic growth was expected to slow further heading into 2019, amid forecasts for weaker global demand and concerns over the U.S. trade war, analysts…
Singapore GDP growth slows to 2.2 percent in 4Q18, missing forecasts
Singapore’s gross domestic product (GDP) grew 2.2 percent on-year in the fourth quarter, down from 2.3 percent in the previous period, missing economists’ forecasts, according…
Forex trends Wednesday: US dollar may remain on the back foot
The U.S. dollar was on the retreat Wednesday, particularly against the yen, and analysts were pointing to the likelihood that the greenback would remain on…
Asia market trends Wednesday: Holiday mood may not extend to markets
Markets around the region may be groggy on Wednesday after the long Christmas and New Year’s holidays, but the mood could be on the grim…
No Market Trends, Forex Trends or Stocks to Watch items Tuesday
There will be no market trends, forex trends or stocks to watch items on Tuesday, 1 January 2019. These items will resume on Wednesday, 2…
No Market Trends, Forex Trends or Stocks to Watch items on Monday
There will be no market trends, forex trends or stocks to watch items on Monday, 31 January 2018. These items will resume on Wednesday, 2…
No Market Trends, Forex Trends or Stocks to Watch items on Friday
There will be no market trends, forex trends or stocks to watch items on Friday, 28 December 2018. These items will resume on Wednesday, 2…
No Market Trends, Forex Trends or Stocks to Watch items on Thursday
There will be no market trends, forex trends or stocks to watch items on Thursday, 27 December 2018. These items will resume on Wednesday, 2…
No Market Trends, Forex Trends or Stocks to Watch items for Wednesday
There will be no market trends, forex trends or stocks to watch items on Wednesday, 26 December 2018. These items will resume on Wednesday, 2…
Nomura: Indonesia shares set to recover in 2019
Nomura tipped remaining Overweight on Indonesia’s market in 2019, after 2018’s stumble, amid signs of a recovery. “After a turbulent ride this year, driven mostly…
Merry Christmas from Shenton Wire
Merry Christmas from the team at Shenton Wire. There were be no Stocks to Watch, Forex Trends or Market Trends items for the rest of…
Forex trends Monday: Safe-haven yen continues to strengthen amid market ructions
The safe-haven yen continued to strengthen last week amid a general risk-off tone across markets and amid concerns over U.S. politics, particularly the government shutdown….
Singapore market trends Monday: Market appears set for lumps of coal after Wall Street tumble
Twas the last trading session before Christmas and across the bourse, scarcely a punter was stirring as a matter of course. The portfolios were hung…