Good morning mooers! Here are things you need to know about today's Singapore markets: - Singapore shares opened higher on Thursday - Wall Street Indexes Fall on Tariff Uncertainty - Singapore IP Falls Below Forecasts on Weak Electronics Output - Stocks to watch: S63, SK6U and etc. - Latest share buy back transactions Market Snapshot Singapore shares opened higher on Thursday: Today's Volu...
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Are you worried about Trump's 2 April tariff announcement? I doubt it is going to affect STE. Trump is expected to focus tariffs on 15 countries which have the largest trade surpluses with the USA. "Two senior Trump officials – Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and top White House Economic Adviser Kevin Hassett – said last week that the administration is expected to focus the much anticipated April 2 reciprocal tariff announcement on a narrower set of countries with the biggest trade surpluses and high tariff and non-tariff barriers." "USTR named Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, the European Union, India, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, Mexico, Russia, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, Turkey, Britain and Vietnam as being of particular interest, adding that they cover 88 per cent of total goods trade with the US." Singapore is not in that list. STE is also not doing business in the industries that Trump is focusing tariffs on. https://www.straitstimes.com/world/united-states/trump-to-impose-25-tariff-on-countries-that-buy-oil-gas-from-venezuela
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(Trade Deficit) - Singapore has a trade deficit with the US, meaning US exports to Singapore exceed Singapore's exports to the US. (US-Singapore Free Trade Agreement) - Singapore has a free trade agreement (FTA) with the US, which means lower tariffs on US imports, potentially mitigating the impact of US tariffs. (Limited Direct Impact) - Due to the trade deficit and the FTA, Singapore is expected to experience a limited direct impact from US tariffs. (Broader Trade Tensions) - While Singapore may be less exposed to direct tariffs, it's still vulnerable to broader trade tensions and potential disruptions to its economy, which heavily relies on trade. (Singapore's Fiscal Position) - Singapore's strong fiscal position, including a surplus in FY2024, can act as a buffer against potential negative impacts from US tariffs.
Singapore's high dividend stocks offer a compelling investment opportunity for those seeking to generate regular income while participating in the potential growth of some of the region's most stable companies. By understanding the benefits and challenges associated with these stocks and conducting thorough research before investing, individuals can effectively incorporate high dividend stocks into their investment strategy. Always consider consulting with financial advisors to tailor investments to your personal financial goals and risk tolerance. With the right approach, high dividend stocks can be a valuable addition to a well-rounded investment portfolio. Singapore's high dividend stocks offer a compelling investment opportunity for those seeking to generate regular income while participating in the potential growth of some of the region's most stable companies. By understanding the benefits and challenges associated with these stocks and conducting thorough research before investing, individuals can effectively incorporate high dividend stocks into their investment strategy. Always consider consulting with financial advisors to tailor investments to your personal financial goals and risk tolerance. With the right approach, high dividend stocks can be a valuable addition to a well-rounded investment portfolio.
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