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Oil prices sink towards pre-war levels as US and Iran sign peace deal

Crude prices have plummeted more than 15 per cent since last week and are almost back to pre-war levels.
Crude prices have plummeted more than 15 per cent since last week and are almost back to pre-war levels.

Wall Street closes lower on Fed rate hike bets

The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 499.18 points, or 0.96 per cent, to 51,494.99.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 499.18 points, or 0.96 per cent, to 51,494.99.

Oil slides on Iran supply prospects as traders wait on Warsh

Traders are watching Federal Reserve chair Kevin Warsh's debut meeting.
Traders are watching Federal Reserve chair Kevin Warsh's debut meeting.

China’s new message to its citizens: Your money belongs at home

Banks and brokerages in Hong Kong have tightened requirements for opening an account.
Banks and brokerages in Hong Kong have tightened requirements for opening an account.

SpaceX vaults past Amazon’s market value as post-IPO momentum builds

Shares of SpaceX were last up 14.3 per cent at US$220 (S$280), jumping more than 62 per cent above the US$135 initial public offering (IPO) price.
Shares of SpaceX were last up 14.3 per cent at US$220 (S$280), jumping more than 62 per cent above the US$135 initial public offering (IPO) price.

6 rules to remember when you play the stock market

When buying stocks, it pays to be grounded with evergreen investment tips that can save you from losses.
When buying stocks, it pays to be grounded with evergreen investment tips that can save you from losses.

Asia stock markets cheer Iran deal, wait to see oil start flowing; STI up 1.3%

Japan’s Nikkei share index soared 4.4 per cent as at 8.35am Singapore time, while Australia’s S&P/ASX 200 rose 1.3 per cent.
Japan’s Nikkei share index soared 4.4 per cent as at 8.35am Singapore time, while Australia’s S&P/ASX 200 rose 1.3 per cent.

Market Insights

Experts urge closer look at SpaceX’s lofty valuation on IPO rally

SpaceX shares debuted at US$150 on June 12 and climbed to a high of US$176.52 during the session, before closing 7 per cent higher at US$160.95.
SpaceX shares debuted at US$150 on June 12 and climbed to a high of US$176.52 during the session, before closing 7 per cent higher at US$160.95.

Asia stocks extend global rally on US-Iran peace deal hopes, oil falls to 2-month low

South Korea’s Kospi index soared 8.3 per cent, while Japan’s Nikkei surged 4.3 per cent.
South Korea’s Kospi index soared 8.3 per cent, while Japan’s Nikkei surged 4.3 per cent.

Chip rout puts South Korea’s ‘ant’ investors to the test as margin debt soars

A swelling wave of retail investors, known as “ants”, have made borrowed bets on South Korean chip stocks, rattling policymakers.
A swelling wave of retail investors, known as “ants”, have made borrowed bets on South Korean chip stocks, rattling policymakers.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.