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S&P 500 rose 0.72% as global markets advance
Where the major indices, gold and currencies landed, and what the moves mean for Singapore investors and retirement balances.
How we reported this
The S&P 500 rose 0.72% to 7,537.43, trading higher as Singapore investors weighed the latest moves across global markets.
How the major markets moved
On Wall Street, the S&P 500 rose 0.72% to 7,537.43, the Dow Jones rose 1.44% to 53,055.91 and the Nasdaq rose 0.31% to 26,121.16. Wall Street’s direction typically sets the tone for how Singapore portfolios open next session.
Commodities and safe-haven demand
Gold rose 1.22% to US$4,176 an ounce and silver rose 2.32% to US$62.48, while WTI crude was little changed to US$68.72 a barrel, a move that feeds through to petrol prices and local input costs.
Currencies and crypto
EUR/USD rose 0.18% to 1.14, shifting the maths for Singapore importers, travellers and anyone with offshore holdings. Bitcoin rose 0.35% to US$63,770.74.
What it means locally
For Singapore readers, the day’s moves flow through to retirement savings and pension balances, which are heavily exposed to both local and global equities, a reminder that a diversified portfolio rides out single-session swings better than a concentrated one.
This article is general information only and is not personal financial or investment advice. Consider your own circumstances and seek licensed professional advice before making financial decisions.