Analysts
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UOB’s S$885 million allowance build-up ‘prudent’ despite Q3 profit hit: analysts
[SINGAPORE] UOB’s S$885 million move to shore up its allowances is a “prudent” step that brings its provision ratios in line with those of DBS and OCBC, analysts said, even…
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Crypto exchange Coinbase beats analysts’ estimates as trading volumes surge
Cryptocurrency exchanges often benefit from volatility in the sector as they earn more through transactions with investors seeking to hedge their portfolios [BENGALURU] Coinbase Global beat analysts’ estimates for third-quarter…
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SIA earnings likely to stay ‘pressured’ despite over 380,000 discounted tickets: analysts
Concerns around passenger yield, drag from the crash of Air India flight 171 and rising non-fuel costs could weigh heavier [SINGAPORE] Singapore Airlines (SIA) Group’s latest discounted tickets exercise may…
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Asian markets to expect short-term pressure from Fed rate cut: analysts
[SINGAPORE] Asia markets are likely to face short-term pressure from the US Federal Reserve’s latest interest rate cuts, but expectations are already priced in, analysts say. The Federal Open Market…
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Is gold losing its shine? What bullion’s plunge could signal, according to analysts
The precious metal was up 60% this year till recently, outstripping Bitcoin and the Magnificent Seven stocks [SINGAPORE] Questions on whether gold’s bull run is gone for good surfaced after…
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Bank Indonesia’s heavy bond buying to continue, analysts say
Although the central bank has cut rates by 1.25 percentage points this year, lending rates at commercial banks have so far declined at a much slower pace [JAKARTA] Indonesia’s central…
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Volatility over US-China tariff flare-up likely to be short term; China holds advantage, say analysts
Trump’s tariff moves following China’s rare-earths export controls ripple through markets [SINGAPORE] Selling hit markets across the Asia-Pacific region on Monday (Oct 13) following the latest salvo in the trade…
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US Government Shutdown May Last Weeks, Analysts Warn
The bitter tribalism that drove the United States into a government shutdown is putting compromise out of reach, analysts say — and threatening to turn a staring contest between the…
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S-Reits: Analysts are positive on prospect of more rate cuts, giving top picks
Expected US rate cuts of 125 basis points from September 2025 to March 2026 ‘augur well’ for S-Reits, says Citi [SINGAPORE] Further US Fed interest rate cuts are widely expected,…
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US$100,000 H-1B visa fee may draw top talent to Asia: analysts
Singapore will benefit from the H-1B1 visa exemption, they say, while US SMEs and startups will be hit the hardest [SINGAPORE] The hefty new US$100,000 (S$129,000) H-1B visa fee for…
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The STI has soared over 12% this year. Here’s how much analysts predict it can still rise
The aggregated 12-month target of the index is 4,619.49, as indicated by Bloomberg data [SINGAPORE] Amid several global headwinds this year, analysts are positive on the Straits Times Index (STI),…
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Singtel’s Optus headwinds could trigger near-term risks, warn analysts
Maybank Securities expects Singapore telco’s stock to remain range-bound, despite potential setbacks [SINGAPORE] A string of crises encountered by Singtel’s Australian unit Optus could derail planned price hikes and increase…
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As Fed and regional rates fall, Asia’s banks remain attractive yield plays: analysts
Loan growth and risk levels will impact capital availability for dividends in Asean [SINGAPORE] Even as the US Federal Reserve and central banks across Asia begin to cut policy rates,…
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As Fed and regional rates fall, Asia’s banks remain attractive yield plays: analysts
Loan growth and risk levels will impact capital availability for dividends in Asean [SINGAPORE] Even as the US Federal Reserve and central banks across Asia begin to cut policy rates,…
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Fed’s quarter-point rate cut does not signal a sustained easing cycle: analysts
Market watchers believe the US dollar could see near-term resilience while the recent gold rally could slow down [SINGAPORE] Asia’s equities markets fluctuated on Thursday (Sep 18) amid mixed reactions…
