Palm oil stocks set to surge as Indonesia said to be scaling back latest export overhaul: analysts
https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/palm-oil-stocks-set-surge-indonesia-said-be-scaling-back-latest-export-overhaul-analysts
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The Business Times
Palm oil stocks set to surge as Indonesia said to be scaling back latest export overhaul: analysts
Brokerages, including UOBKH and RHB, are moving to upgrade battered plantation stocks across the board Read more at The Business Times.
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Apple to raise prices due to memory chip shortage: CEO Cook
https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/telcos-media-tech/apple-raise-prices-due-memory-chip-shortage-ceo-cook
https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/telcos-media-tech/apple-raise-prices-due-memory-chip-shortage-ceo-cook
The Business Times
Apple to raise prices due to memory chip shortage: CEO Cook
Memory and storage costs are both concerns for the company, with particular emphasis on the DRAM market Read more at The Business Times.
Electricity tariff to rise significantly from July despite Iran deal: EMA
https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/electricity-tariff-rise-significantly-july-despite-iran-deal-ema?ref=home-top-stories-3
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The Business Times
Electricity tariff to rise significantly from July despite Iran deal: EMA
Singapore is highly dependent on imports for its energy needs, and imported natural gas accounts for 95% of electricity production Read more at The Business Times.
Indonesia, Philippines set to hike rates as caution prevails: Bloomberg survey
https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/capital-markets-currencies/indonesia-philippines-set-hike-rates-caution-prevails-bloomberg-survey
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The Business Times
Indonesia, Philippines set to hike rates as caution prevails: Bloomberg survey
Both economies have been hit hard by the steep increase in global oil prices Read more at The Business Times.
Lululemon apologises after Great Wall drum sparks China backlash
https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/consumer-healthcare/lululemon-apologises-after-great-wall-drum-sparks-china-backlash
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The Business Times
Lululemon apologises after Great Wall drum sparks China backlash
Social media users object to the use of a Japanese drum at a site widely viewed as a symbol of Chinese national identity Read more at The Business Times.
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Trump says Apple to partner with Intel on US chip design, production
https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/telcos-media-tech/trump-says-apple-partner-intel-us-chip-design-production
https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/telcos-media-tech/trump-says-apple-partner-intel-us-chip-design-production
The Business Times
Trump says Apple to partner with Intel on US chip design, production
The partnership helps Apple to diversify its manufacturing base as it seeks additional chip capacity Read more at The Business Times.
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Inflation, energy, markets: What’s next after US-Iran peace deal
https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/capital-markets-currencies/inflation-energy-markets-whats-next-after-us-iran-peace-deal
https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/capital-markets-currencies/inflation-energy-markets-whats-next-after-us-iran-peace-deal
The Business Times
Inflation, energy, markets: What’s next after US-Iran peace deal
Despite the MOU, which includes a US$300 billion fund, analysts say uncertainty still lies ahead Read more at The Business Times.
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Asian currencies likely to stay under pressure as new Fed regime keeps rates steady
https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/asian-currencies-likely-stay-under-pressure-new-fed-regime-keeps-rates-steady
https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/asian-currencies-likely-stay-under-pressure-new-fed-regime-keeps-rates-steady
The Business Times
Asian currencies likely to stay under pressure as new Fed regime keeps rates steady
But US-Iran deal over the Middle East likely to keep US dollar appreciation in check Read more at The Business Times.
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#HKMarketUpdate
<Full-day Takeaway>HSI Down 387 pts; HSTI Down 64 pts; PING AN Down over 4%; MEITUAN Down over 3%; XIAOMI Down over 3%; HSBC HOLDINGS, KINGBOARD HLDG, KB LAMINATES Hit New Highs; Market Turnover Rises
2026/06/18 16:12 GMT+08
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<Full-day Takeaway>HSI Down 387 pts; HSTI Down 64 pts; PING AN Down over 4%; MEITUAN Down over 3%; XIAOMI Down over 3%; HSBC HOLDINGS, KINGBOARD HLDG, KB LAMINATES Hit New Highs; Market Turnover Rises
2026/06/18 16:12 GMT+08
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<H Shrs>HSI Ends Down 387 pts; KNOWLEDGE ATLAS Soars 26% Above HKD2,000; MEITUAN-W Sags 3.5%
2026/06/18 16:30 GMT+08
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<H Shrs>HSI Ends Down 387 pts; KNOWLEDGE ATLAS Soars 26% Above HKD2,000; MEITUAN-W Sags 3.5%
2026/06/18 16:30 GMT+08
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Singapore interest rates have fallen 2.5 percentage points from their peak, and yet most Singapore REITs are still flat, down, or even cutting their dividends. If you've been wondering why falling rates haven't rescued your REITs, you're not alone.
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00:23 — How REITs borrow money
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02:23 — Why overseas properties are dragging some REITs down
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08:32 — So is REIT investing dead?
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Singapore interest rates have fallen 2.5 percentage points from their peak, and yet most Singapore REITs are still flat, down, or even cutting their dividends. If you've been wondering why falling rates haven't rescued your REITs, you're not alone.
In this video, I break down the real reasons some S-REITs are recovering while others aren't, and how to spot the ones set up for a second wave of income once their high-rate debt finally rolls off.
⏱️ TIMESTAMPS
00:00 — Introduction
00:23 — How REITs borrow money
04:17 — Interactive Brokers shoutout
02:23 — Why overseas properties are dragging some REITs down
04:49 — The REITs growing despite high interest rates
08:32 — So is REIT investing dead?
None of this is meant to be construed as investment advice. It's for information purposes only. Links above include affiliate commission or referrals. I'm part of an affiliate network and I receive compensation from partnering websites.
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Evening Update: Today’s headlines from The Straits Times on June 18, 2026
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Evening Update: Today’s headlines from The Straits Times on June 18, 2026
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Singapore shares end higher; STI up 0.7%
Singapore stocks ended higher on Thursday (Jun 18), as the benchmark Straits Times Index (STI) gained 0.7 per cent or 36.38 points to finish at 5,212.84.
Sats : S58 +4.07% led the gainers on Singapore’s blue-chip index, rising 4.1 per cent or S$0.17 to S$4.35.
The worst performer among STI constituents was DFI Retail Group : D01 -5.87%, which fell 5.9 per cent or US$0.22 to US$3.53.
The three local banks ended higher.
DBS : D05 +1.52% gained 1.5 per cent or S$0.99 to S$66.00, OCBC : O39 +1.87% rose 1.9 per cent or S$0.46 to S$25.08, and UOB : U11 +0.89% was up 0.9 per cent or S$0.35 at S$39.70.
Across the broader market, gainers outnumbered losers 372 to 242, after 1.3 billion securities worth S$2.2 billion changed hands.
Key regional indices were mixed on Thursday.
Hong Kong’s Hang Seng Index lost 1.6 per cent, while Japan’s Nikkei 225 rose 1.6 per cent, South Korea’s Kospi was up 2.3 per cent and the FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI inched up 0.1 per cent.
https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/singapore-shares-end-higher-sti-0-7
Singapore shares end higher; STI up 0.7%
Singapore stocks ended higher on Thursday (Jun 18), as the benchmark Straits Times Index (STI) gained 0.7 per cent or 36.38 points to finish at 5,212.84.
Sats : S58 +4.07% led the gainers on Singapore’s blue-chip index, rising 4.1 per cent or S$0.17 to S$4.35.
The worst performer among STI constituents was DFI Retail Group : D01 -5.87%, which fell 5.9 per cent or US$0.22 to US$3.53.
The three local banks ended higher.
DBS : D05 +1.52% gained 1.5 per cent or S$0.99 to S$66.00, OCBC : O39 +1.87% rose 1.9 per cent or S$0.46 to S$25.08, and UOB : U11 +0.89% was up 0.9 per cent or S$0.35 at S$39.70.
Across the broader market, gainers outnumbered losers 372 to 242, after 1.3 billion securities worth S$2.2 billion changed hands.
Key regional indices were mixed on Thursday.
Hong Kong’s Hang Seng Index lost 1.6 per cent, while Japan’s Nikkei 225 rose 1.6 per cent, South Korea’s Kospi was up 2.3 per cent and the FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI inched up 0.1 per cent.
https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/singapore-shares-end-higher-sti-0-7
The Business Times
Singapore shares end higher; STI up 0.7%
Sats leads the gainers on the benchmark index, while DFI Retail Group is its biggest decliner Read more at The Business Times.
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Stocks making the biggest moves premarket: Intel, SpaceX, Micron, Carnival & more
https://www.cnbc.com/2026/06/18/stocks-making-the-biggest-moves-premarket-.html?__source=androidappshare
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CNBC
Stocks making the biggest moves premarket: Intel, SpaceX, Micron, Carnival & more
These are the stocks posting the largest moves in the premarket.
Here are 5 wild stats from SpaceX's first week on the Nasdaq
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CNBC
Here are 5 wild stats from SpaceX's first week on the Nasdaq
SpaceX's first few days of trading have been filled with superlatives, from trading volume to the size of the company's first acquisition.
Trump hits back at critics as Iran peace deal fuels debate over U.S. concessions
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CNBC
Trump hits back at critics as Iran peace deal fuels debate over U.S. concessions
The deal sees both sides commit to further talks to reach a final agreement over the next 60 days and includes a $300 billion plan for Iran's reconstruction.
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The Fed decision, JetBlue's Florida plans and more: Morning Squawk
https://www.cnbc.com/2026/06/18/5-things-to-know-before-the-stock-market-opens.html?__source=androidappshare
https://www.cnbc.com/2026/06/18/5-things-to-know-before-the-stock-market-opens.html?__source=androidappshare
CNBC
The Fed decision, JetBlue's Florida plans, Intel's Apple partnership and more in Morning Squawk
Here are five key things investors need to know to start the trading day.
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