News 2026-09-28 02:55 UTC
The benchmark Straits Times Index (STI) rose 27 points, or 0.5%, to 5,738 in morning trade on Monday, extending gains from the previous session and hitting its highest level since September 8, mainly buoyed by gains in the financial, communication, and tech services sectors. The financial sector gained 0.9%, offsetting
News 2026-09-22 08:38 UTC
Technology shares were boosted by renewed optimism over AI, with Meta Platforms' stock soaring more than 11%. However, rising oil prices and bond yields limited broader market gains. The dollar also rose against the yen as hopes for a Bank of Japan rate hike faded.
News 2026-09-18 11:57 UTC
(Updates throughout) BOJ hike lifts rates to 1.25%, highest level in 31 years Dollar up 1% to 157.54 yen after two BOJ board members dissent Brent crude falls as much as 2.8% after Reuters report By Amanda Cooper LONDON, Sept 18 (Reuters) — Global shares and bonds dipped on Friday while Japan's well-telegraphed hike fe