That was one interesting takeaway from today’s market.
After Wall Street’s strong run on Monday, some profit-taking crept in overnight. But AI seems to have missed the memo. 😂 The Nasdaq hit another record, and that continued enthusiasm for AI and semiconductors gave Taiwan and South Korea some support.
Singapore is a different animal.
The STI had fallen for two straight weeks before rebounding this week. But even during the pullback, the moves were relatively mild compared with some regional markets. Part of it comes down to what makes up our market. Banks and REITs tend to behave rather differently from the tech-heavy markets of North Asia.
Interestingly, some of our local tech names are getting some love too. Many sit within the semiconductor supply chain, so some of the AI optimism is finding its way here.
For now, oil and interest rates are probably the two things keeping everyone from getting too excited.
My read? The STI may have taken a breather, but the broader uptrend still looks intact for now.
Same Asia, different markets, different stories. And sometimes, understanding the difference matters more than watching whether the index is green or red.
Always appreciate the opportunity to exchange market views with Lewis Ong (王阳发), Senior Business News Correspondent at 早报财经新闻. Thanks Lewis for reaching out and for putting the different market pieces together for readers. 🙏
Read the Lianhe Zaobao article here:
https://www.zaobao.com.sg/finance/singapore/story20260923-9723401
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