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Plenty of optimism but expect volatility ahead

Market experts were almost unanimous in the view that the medium-term upside remains intact. ST PHOTO: LIM YAOHUI
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After hitting its highest levels in a year last week, Singapore's Straits Times Index (STI) retreated on Friday as players decided to cash in on some of the gains.

However, market experts were almost unanimous in the view that the medium-term upside remains intact, given the huge liquidity and increased institutional and retail participation now.

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