Broker Name: OCBC Group
Date of Report: 6 March 2026

Excerpt from OCBC Group report.

• Market volatility increased globally amid escalating tensions in the Middle East, with US and European stocks declining, while Asian markets rebounded strongly, especially in technology and chip sectors.
• US indices fell led by economically sensitive stocks due to oil supply concerns, while European shares dropped with airlines and miners underperforming; in contrast, Asia saw strong gains following supportive Chinese policy announcements and a sharp rebound in South Korea.
• Singapore’s Straits Times Index (STI) rose 0.7% despite lower trading volumes amid the global turmoil, while oil prices surged and gold retreated.
• OCBC Group’s latest equity research covers market implications of Middle East tensions, as well as individual Singapore-listed companies, presenting a mix of BUY and HOLD recommendations.
• Top STI stocks by market cap include DBS, OCBC, and Singtel, with financials, real estate, and industrials dominating the index.
• Disclaimers clarify that recommendations are for information only, not investment advice, and outline the methodology for ratings such as BUY, HOLD, or SELL.

Report Summary

• Global markets are highly volatile due to geopolitical risks, with US and Europe falling but Asia rebounding, particularly in technology shares.
• OCBC Group’s research provides updated views on Singapore equities and sector-specific recommendations, highlighting both risks and opportunities in the current environment.

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