Broker Name: OCBC Group Research
Date of Report: 5 March 2026
Excerpt from OCBC Group Research report.
Report Summary:
- Global equities showed resilience despite ongoing geopolitical tensions, with US and European markets rebounding while Asian markets extended their selloff amid the Middle East conflict.
- US indices climbed due to eased inflation fears and economic resilience; European stocks gained on optimism for a short-lived conflict, though Asia saw sharp losses led by tech and Korean stocks.
- Singapore’s Straits Times Index dropped 2.1% as regional market volatility increased, with most sectors under pressure except for a handful of gainers.
- Recent OCBC research covers both sector-wide impacts from Middle East tensions and company-specific updates, with fresh ratings and fair values for key Singapore stocks.
- OCBC’s ratings system is based on expected returns, with clear definitions for BUY, HOLD, and SELL signals for both large caps and smaller companies.
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