Outlook
Margin relief lifts outlook for DBS, OCBC and UOB, extending Singapore bank rally
Sentiment remains largely positive on the sector amid resilient asset quality, steady capital returns [SINGAPORE] The three local banks may be nearing the end of the margin squeeze that...
Record US$350 billion deals boom fuels upbeat M&A outlook in Japan
Corporate governance reforms aimed at improving shareholder returns are helping to transform the country into a hive of activityIT HAS been a record year for deals involving Japanese companies,...
Wall Street subdued at open as investors eye policy outlook; Oracle slides
[NEW YORK] Wall Street’s main indexes were subdued at the open on Wednesday (Dec 17) as investors searched for fresh clues to gauge the outlook for monetary policy, while...
S&P Global shifts Genting companies’ outlook to negative on weaker credit quality forecasts
Group capital expenditure could double in 2026, with earnings ‘unlikely’ to keep pace [SINGAPORE] S&P Global Ratings revised its outlook for the Genting group of companies to “negative”, citing...
IMF warns of dim outlook for world economy hit by rolling shocks
The global economy is expected to grow by 3.2% this year, up from 3% predicted in July[WASHINGTON] The International Monetary Fund warned that the global economy is showing signs...
BYD’s US$45 billion stock wipeout raises doubts on China outlook
At the same time, rivals including Geely Automobile Holdings and Zhejiang Leapmotor Technology are gaining ground[HONG KONG] BYD faces pressure to restore investor confidence after a US$45 billion stock...
ECB policymakers keep rate options open amid uncertain outlook
Another cut is entirely possible, says French central bank governor Francois Villeroy[FRANKFURT] European Central Bank (ECB) policymakers were keeping their options open on Friday (Sep 12) about possible future...
UOBKH initiates coverage on Lum Chang Creations with ‘buy’ call on strong growth outlook
[SINGAPORE] UOB Kay Hian (UOBKH) has initiated coverage on Lum Chang Creations (LCC), assigning the interior fit-out business a “buy” call and a S$0.39 price target on Monday (Jul...
