Singapore shares opened markedly lower today, tracking overnight losses on Wall Street and Europe.

The Straits Times Index shed 0.7 per cent to 3,260.77 points in early trade after 59.3 million securities changed hands in the broader market.

In terms of companies to watch, we have for you Keppel Corporation, after the group said it will undergo a reorganisation. that will remove its conglomerate structure in favour of one which comprises fund management, investment and operating platforms. 

Meanwhile, investors continue to keep their eyes peeled on the US Federal Reserve’s latest policy meeting. 

The technology sector is also in focus with the chief executives of Alphabet’s Google and Microsoft, Open AI and Anthropic set to meet Vice President Kamala Harris and top administration officials to discuss key issues surrounding artificial intelligence.

On Market View, the Drive Time team unpacked some of these developments on the show today.