Singapore equities began trading in negative territory today, following mixed performances from US stocks as investors tried to shake off economic concerns.

In early trade, the Straits Times Index (STI) moved 0.1 per cent lower at 3,344.53 points after 27.5 million securities changed hands in the broader market.

In terms of companies to watch, we have CapitaLand Ascott Trust, after the stapled group acquired a remaining 10 per cent stake in a 678-bed freehold student accommodation property in South Carolina. 

Meanwhile, from more on India’s general election results and impact on the country’s stock market, to inflation cooling in South Korea - more international headlines remain in focus. 

Also on deck, the battle to capture the AI chip market heats up with Intel coming into the picture.

On Market View, The Evening Runway’s finance presenter Chua Tian Tian unpacked the developments with Kelvin Wong, Senior Analyst, OANDA.