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Are stock markets in denial about the true cost of Iran war?

Stock markets don't seem to concern by the impact of the Iran war. This could backfire.
Stock markets don't seem to concern by the impact of the Iran war. This could backfire.

STI dips 0.4% as investors fret over war and inflation concerns

STI falls 1.2% as Brent price rises above US$100

Most S’pore firms do not disclose how CEO pay is set; regulators want to change that

SGX's regulatory body proposed several regulations that would mandate companies to publicly disclose their dividend policies, and how they determined their directors' remuneration.
SGX's regulatory body proposed several regulations that would mandate companies to publicly disclose their dividend policies, and how they determined their directors' remuneration.

STI falls 0.2% as local banks end lower

Singapore blue-chip index rises marginally, in line with regional showing

MSCI delays high-stakes Indonesia market review after downgrade fears spooked investors

MSCI's warning of a potential downgrade in late January triggered a market rout, resignations of key market officials and a series of market reforms. 
MSCI's warning of a potential downgrade in late January triggered a market rout, resignations of key market officials and a series of market reforms. 

Oil jumps on Hormuz tensions, stocks mostly retreat

Traders working on the floor of the American Stock Exchange at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York on  April 20, 2026.
Traders working on the floor of the American Stock Exchange at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York on  April 20, 2026.

STI inches up 0.1% even as Iran conflict keeps investors on edge

Across the broader market, decliners edge out gainers 300 to 297, after 1.8 billion securities change hands.
Across the broader market, decliners edge out gainers 300 to 297, after 1.8 billion securities change hands.

Hong Kong exchange tightens rules to avoid auditor shopping

The move effectively closes a loophole that allowed boards to pressure auditors into resigning without immediate shareholder oversight.
The move effectively closes a loophole that allowed boards to pressure auditors into resigning without immediate shareholder oversight.

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