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Tuesday, April 21st, 2026

Global Market Update March 2026: Middle East Tensions, Stock Performance & Singapore Equity Research Insights 123

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.

Above is an excerpt from a report by OCBC Group Research. Clients of OCBC Group Research can be the first to access the full report from the OCBC website: https://www.ocbc.com

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