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Market sell-off offers chance to reinvest

Many investors will recall how, after the plunge in March last year, markets rallied strongly

Ven Sreenivasan
Associate Editor
Transport, property and hospitality stocks were the worst hit last Friday. SIA's stock fell 5.7 per cent to $4.50, while Sats slid 3.9 per cent to $3.69. In contrast, supermarket operator Sheng Siong surged 10.7 per cent to reach a new recent high of
Transport, property and hospitality stocks were the worst hit last Friday. ST PHOTO: KUA CHEE SIONG
Transport, property and hospitality stocks were the worst hit last Friday. SIA's stock fell 5.7 per cent to $4.50, while Sats slid 3.9 per cent to $3.69. In contrast, supermarket operator Sheng Siong surged 10.7 per cent to reach a new recent high of
Transport, property and hospitality stocks were the worst hit last Friday. PHOTO: ST FILE
Updated
May 17, 2021, 06:09 AM
Published
May 17, 2021, 05:00 AM
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What a week for the markets.

Concerns over rising inflation and fears that central banks could put the brakes on ultra-loose monetary policy have caused Wall Street jitters and market volatility.

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