Singapore Stocks Head for 17-Year High on Rate Hopes, Dividends

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Singapore stocks are on track for their highest close since 2007 as the prospect of lower interest rates lifts the city-state’s real estate investment trusts, and adds to the appeal of the high-...

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Much of the advance was driven by REITs, which are getting a boost from potentially lower rates. Meanwhile, banking shares have performed well thanks to strong dividend expectations and solid loan growth.The milestone comes after the Federal Reserve cut its interest rates by 50 basis points, offering space for Asian markets to follow suit. Singapore is seen as a major beneficiary given the abundance of interest-rate sensitive REITs in the market.“Singapore has shone this year as a safe haven amidst the volatility in other markets, and I think it will continue to be the case as we head into volatility events such as the US elections in the fourth quarter,” said Nigel Peh, a portfolio manager at Timefolio Asset Management Co.Brokers have already taken note. Earlier this year, JPMorgan Chase & Co. upgraded Singapore’s equities, citing stronger signs of recovery. 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