Singapore shares started trading in negative territory today as the Monetary Authority of Singapore left its monetary policy settings unchanged for the fifth straight meeting, in line with market expectations.

The Straits Times Index (STI) opened 0.1 per cent lower at 3,425.78 points after 29.9 million securities changed hands in the broader market.

In terms of companies to watch today, we have iFast, after the digital bank and wealth-management platform reported a 346.1 per cent rise in second-quarter earnings to S$16 million, from S$3.6 million in Q2 2023. 

Elsewhere from more on the latest showings by S-REITS, to losses seen at Taiwan’s TSMC - more corporate and international headlines remain in focus. 

On Market View, The Evening Runway’s finance presenter Chua Tian Tian unpacked the developments with Sunny Soh, Lead Technical Analyst (Capital Markets & Investor Education), SIAS.

Singapore shares started trading in negative territory today as the Monetary Authority of Singapore left its monetary policy settings unchanged for the fifth straight meeting, in line with market expectations.
The Straits Times Index (STI) opened 0.1 per cent lower at 3,425.78 points after 29.9 million securities changed hands in the broader market.
In terms of companies to watch today, we have iFast, after the digital bank and wealth-management platform reported a 346.1 per cent rise in second-quarter earnings to S$16 million, from S$3.6 million in Q2 2023. 
Elsewhere from more on the latest showings by S-REITS, to losses seen at Taiwan’s TSMC - more corporate and international headlines remain in focus. 
On Market View, The Evening Runway’s finance presenter Chua Tian Tian unpacked the developments with Sunny Soh, Lead Technical Analyst (Capital Markets &amp; Investor Education), SIAS.

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: TSMC tanks, plays catch up to global tech rout; Chinese EV makers team up with EU players to get around hike in duties; US PCE expectations; iFast reports 346.1% rise in Q2 earnings; S-REITs performance; MAS leaves monetary policy settings unchanged

Gold is often seen as a safe haven, especially during times of uncertainty. In fact, Gold was hovering at a record high around $2,700 per ounce last week, with the US presidential election between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump just a day away and most investors expecting another rate cut at the Federal Reserve's next meeting later this week.

So is gold an investor’s best friend at the moment? What are some trends when it comes to investing in gold? On Wealth Tracker, Hongbin Jeong speaks to Priyanka Sachdeva, Senior Market Analyst, Phillip Nova, to find out more about gold and its shine.

Gold is often seen as a safe haven, especially during times of uncertainty. In fact, Gold was hovering at a record high around $2,700 per ounce last week, with the US presidential election between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump just a day away and most investors expecting another rate cut at the Federal Reserve's next meeting later this week.
So is gold an investor’s best friend at the moment? What are some trends when it comes to investing in gold? On Wealth Tracker, Hongbin Jeong speaks to Priyanka Sachdeva, Senior Market Analyst, Phillip Nova, to find out more about gold and its shine.

Wealth Tracker: Is Gold an investor’s best friend ahead of an unpredictable election? 

Singapore stocks started trading in positive territory today after global markets ended the previous week higher.

The Straits Times Index (STI) opened 0.5 per cent higher at 3,573.35 points after 35.9 million securities changed hands in the broader market.

In terms of companies to watch, we have Genting Singapore, after the firm said on Saturday that Resorts World Sentosa (RWS)’s chief casino operator Andrew MacDonald stepped down on Friday. 

Elsewhere, from investors' sentiment ahead of the US Presidential election, which some market watchers fear is too-close-to-call, to expectations on possible fiscal stimulus out of China after the standing committee of the National People’s Congress concludes its five day meeting on Friday – international headlines remain at the front and centre of investors’ minds. 

Also on deck – how Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang had reportedly asked SK Hynix to bring forward the supply of its next-generation high-bandwidth memory chips or HBM4 by six months.

On Market View, Money Matters' finance presenter Chua Tian Tian unpacked the developments with David Kuo, Co-founder, The Smart Investor.

Singapore stocks started trading in positive territory today after global markets ended the previous week higher.
The Straits Times Index (STI) opened 0.5 per cent higher at 3,573.35 points after 35.9 million securities changed hands in the broader market.
In terms of companies to watch, we have Genting Singapore, after the firm said on Saturday that Resorts World Sentosa (RWS)’s chief casino operator Andrew MacDonald stepped down on Friday. 
Elsewhere, from investors' sentiment ahead of the US Presidential election, which some market watchers fear is too-close-to-call, to expectations on possible fiscal stimulus out of China after the standing committee of the National People’s Congress concludes its five day meeting on Friday – international headlines remain at the front and centre of investors’ minds. 
Also on deck – how Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang had reportedly asked SK Hynix to bring forward the supply of its next-generation high-bandwidth memory chips or HBM4 by six months.
On Market View, Money Matters' finance presenter Chua Tian Tian unpacked the developments with David Kuo, Co-founder, The Smart Investor.

Market View: Too-close-to-call US Presidential Elections; Would China’s stimulus package be determined by US election outcome?; Nvidia’s Jensen Huang asks SK Hynix to bring forward supply of HBM4 chips; Genting Singapore hot stock of the day and more

Even the most successful, rational investors sometimes let emotions get in the way when it comes to investments. That's because we're all humans. We let feelings of anxiety or euphoria get in the way when money is involved. So how do emotions lead us to make bad investments decisions over good ones? And what can we do? 

On The Big Story, Hongbin Jeong speaks to Alyssa Woo, Assistant Business Editor, The Straits Times to find out more. 

Plus, read more on The Straits Times:

Emotions might lead you to make bad investment decisions over good ones. Here’s what to do:
https://www.straitstimes.com/business/invest/emotions-might-cause-you-to-make-bad-investment-decisions-over-good-ones-heres-what-to-do

Even the most successful, rational investors sometimes let emotions get in the way when it comes to investments. That's because we're all humans. We let feelings of anxiety or euphoria get in the way when money is involved. So how do emotions lead us to make bad investments decisions over good ones? And what can we do? 
On The Big Story, Hongbin Jeong speaks to Alyssa Woo, Assistant Business Editor, The Straits Times to find out more. 
Plus, read more on The Straits Times:
Emotions might lead you to make bad investment decisions over good ones. Here’s what to do: <a href="https://www.straitstimes.com/business/invest/emotions-might-cause-you-to-make-bad-investment-decisions-over-good-ones-heres-what-to-do">https://www.straitstimes.com/business/invest/emotions-might-cause-you-to-make-bad-investment-decisions-over-good-ones-heres-what-to-do</a>

Market View: TSMC tanks, plays catch up to global tech rout; Chinese EV makers team up with EU players to get around hike in duties; US PCE expectations; iFast reports 346.1% rise in Q2 earnings; S-REITs performance; MAS leaves monetary policy settings unchanged

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