Singapore shares inched higher today, mirroring gains seen overnight in the US.

The Straits Times Index was up 0.21% at 4,298.54 points at 11.55am Singapore time, with a value turnover of S$572.22M seen in the broader market.

In terms of counters to watch, we have Keppel and Keppel DC Reit. That’s after the manager of Keppel DC Reit announced yesterday its acquisition of the remaining stake in two data centres from its sponsor Keppel, for a consideration of up to S$8.4 million.

Elsewhere, from how China’s financial regulators are reportedly considering cooling measures for the stock market amid a recent rally, to the US NASDAQ proposing tighter listing rules for thinly traded firms and Chinese companies, more international headlines remained in focus.

Plus – more discussions surrounding the legality of US President Donald Trump’s global tariffs, and how the President is set to host tech CEOs for a dinner in the newly renovated White House Rose Garden.

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