Singapore shares dipped today as investors continue to mull the US Federal Reserve’s latest move to hold interest rates at prevailing levels.

The Straits Times Index was down 0.31% at 3,908.55 points at 11.50am Singapore time, with a value turnover of S$350.49M seen in the broader market.

In terms of companies to watch, we have DBS, after the lender inked a memorandum of understanding with the Australian Trade and Investment Commission today to deepen investment links between Australia and South-east Asia. 

Elsewhere, from the Fed’s dot plot of future rates and central bank chief Jerome Powell’s comments on US tariffs, to Shell CEO Wael Sawan’s take on the escalating conflict between Israel and Iran – more international and corporate headlines remain in focus.

On Market View, Money Matters’ finance presenter Chua Tian Tian dived into the details with David Chow, Director, Azure Capital. 

Singapore shares dipped today as investors continue to mull the US Federal Reserve&rsquo;s latest move to hold interest rates at prevailing levels.
The Straits Times Index was down 0.31% at 3,908.55 points at 11.50am Singapore time, with a value turnover of S$350.49M seen in the broader market.
In terms of companies to watch, we have DBS, after the lender inked a memorandum of understanding with the Australian Trade and Investment Commission today to deepen investment links between Australia and South-east Asia.&nbsp;
Elsewhere, from the Fed&rsquo;s dot plot of future rates and central bank chief Jerome Powell&rsquo;s comments on US tariffs, to Shell CEO Wael Sawan&rsquo;s take on the escalating conflict between Israel and Iran &ndash; more international and corporate headlines remain in focus.
On Market View, Money Matters&rsquo; finance presenter Chua Tian Tian dived into the details with David Chow, Director, Azure Capital.&nbsp;

Money Matters is your guide to navigating the day's most important topics, from politics and current affairs to wealth management and trending issues. Every evening, the team delivers insightful discussions on business news, market movements, and the latest in alternative assets. Whether navigating the political landscape, understanding the economy, or uncovering emerging investment opportunities, Money Matters keeps you informed and ahead of the curve. Tune in daily to Hongbin Jeong and Chua Tian Tian from 4 pm to 7 pm on MONEY FM 89.3.

Money Matters is your guide to navigating the day's most important topics, from politics and current affairs to wealth management and trending issues. Every evening, the team delivers insightful discussions on business news, market movements, and the latest in alternative assets. Whether navigating the political landscape, understanding the economy, or uncovering emerging investment opportunities, Money Matters keeps you informed and ahead of the curve. Tune in daily to Hongbin Jeong and Chua Tian Tian from 4 pm to 7 pm on MONEY FM 89.3.

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Market View: Fed holds rates for fourth straight meeting, dot plot shows two 25bps cut this year; Shell CEO on the impact of the Israel-Iran air war; Apple reportedly expressed interest in tapping generative AI to speed up design of custom chips; Dozens of staff at StanChart reportedly laid off in Singapore, jobs offshored to India; DBS, UOB to watch

In the coming decade, six golf courses across the island are set to close, making way for housing and urban redevelopment. That includes Mandai Executive Golf Course — the country’s only public 9-hole facility — which will shut its gates by the end of 2026. In its place? New residential projects and an Outdoor Adventure Learning Centre.

Supporters say this is a necessary trade-off in a land-scarce city where housing needs are growing. Critics argue it marks the slow erosion of public access to a sport already seen as elite and exclusive.

So what does this shrinking golf footprint mean for Singapore’s urban priorities, sporting future, and socio-economic landscape? Is this a long-overdue reset — or the loss of a shared public good?

On The Big Story, Hongbin Jeong speaks with Nicholas Fang, Managing Director of sports consultancy Novastella, former Nominated Member of Parliament and former national athlete, to find out more. 

In the coming decade, six golf courses across the island are set to close, making way for housing and urban redevelopment. That includes Mandai Executive Golf Course &mdash; the country&rsquo;s only public 9-hole facility &mdash; which will shut its gates by the end of 2026. In its place? New residential projects and an Outdoor Adventure Learning Centre.
Supporters say this is a necessary trade-off in a land-scarce city where housing needs are growing. Critics argue it marks the slow erosion of public access to a sport already seen as elite and exclusive.
So what does this shrinking golf footprint mean for Singapore&rsquo;s urban priorities, sporting future, and socio-economic landscape? Is this a long-overdue reset &mdash; or the loss of a shared public good?
On The Big Story, Hongbin Jeong speaks with Nicholas Fang, Managing Director of sports consultancy Novastella, former Nominated Member of Parliament and former national athlete, to find out more.&nbsp;

The Big Story: Teeing off on uncertainty - What the loss of golf courses in Singapore signal for players and clubs

Singapore shares rose today as investors continue to digest more developments on the global trade front.

The Straits Times Index was up 0.41% at 4,074.48 points at 12.01pm Singapore time, with a value turnover of S$564.51M seen in the broader market.

In terms of companies to watch, we have DBS, Singtel and ST Engineering, given how the Singapore bank, telecommunications giant and defence technology company were among the top performers in Temasek’s Singapore-based portfolio companies in the past year. 

Elsewhere, from Nvidia’s brief rise to a world-record US$4 trillion valuation, the latest US Federal Reserve meeting minutes suggesting rate cuts later in the year – more corporate and international headlines remain in focus. 

Also on deck – US President Donald Trump’s latest tariff salvo on Brazilian imports.

On Market View, Money Matters’ finance presenter Chua Tian Tian dived into the details with David Chow, Director, Azure Capital. 

Singapore shares rose today as investors continue to digest more developments on the global trade front.
The Straits Times Index was up 0.41% at 4,074.48 points at 12.01pm Singapore time, with a value turnover of S$564.51M seen in the broader market.
In terms of companies to watch, we have DBS, Singtel and ST Engineering, given how the Singapore bank, telecommunications giant and defence technology company were among the top performers in Temasek&rsquo;s Singapore-based portfolio companies in the past year.&nbsp;
Elsewhere, from Nvidia&rsquo;s brief rise to a world-record US$4 trillion valuation, the latest US Federal Reserve meeting minutes suggesting rate cuts later in the year &ndash; more corporate and international headlines remain in focus.&nbsp;
Also on deck &ndash; US President Donald Trump&rsquo;s latest tariff salvo on Brazilian imports.
On Market View, Money Matters&rsquo; finance presenter Chua Tian Tian dived into the details with David Chow, Director, Azure Capital.&nbsp;

Market View: Nvidia becomes first company to clinch US$4 trillion market cap; Trump’s 50% tariff on goods from Brazil; Fed Minutes reveal officials see cuts coming, but split on pace; Bank of Korea holds rates; OpenAI reportedly close to releasing AI-powered web browser; DBS, Singtel, ST Engineering in focus

It was supposed to be a routine confirmation hearing — but what unfolded on Capitol Hill was anything but. 

Dr. Anjani Sinha, President Trump’s nominee to be the next US Ambassador to Singapore, faced a grilling that exposed not just gaps in preparation, but deeper questions about competence, credibility, and the cost of political loyalty.

From fumbling trade figures to blank stares on ASEAN policy, the hearing left senators — and observers — stunned. 

So the question now is: Was this just a bad performance, or a symptom of something much bigger in America’s diplomatic playbook?

What happens now to Dr Sinha? Does he still have a chance to be confirmed as the next ambassador to Singapore?

On The Big Story, Hongbin Jeong speaks with Dr Jessica Genauer, Senior Lecturer in International Relations at the College of Business, Government and Law at Flinders University, to find out more.

It was supposed to be a routine confirmation hearing &mdash; but what unfolded on Capitol Hill was anything but.&nbsp;
Dr. Anjani Sinha, President Trump&rsquo;s nominee to be the next US Ambassador to Singapore, faced a grilling that exposed not just gaps in preparation, but deeper questions about competence, credibility, and the cost of political loyalty.
From fumbling trade figures to blank stares on ASEAN policy, the hearing left senators &mdash; and observers &mdash; stunned.&nbsp;
So the question now is: Was this just a bad performance, or a symptom of something much bigger in America&rsquo;s diplomatic playbook?
What happens now to Dr Sinha? Does he still have a chance to be confirmed as the next ambassador to Singapore?
On The Big Story, Hongbin Jeong speaks with Dr Jessica Genauer, Senior Lecturer in International Relations at the College of Business, Government and Law at Flinders University, to find out more.

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