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<ul><li>Wilmar International may have passed its worst phase.</li><li>RHB downgrades Keppel REIT to neutral following Australian retail acquisition news.</li><li>OCBC: ST Engineering's growth is intact, but its risk-reward is now balanced.</li></ul>

Wilmar International may have passed its worst phase.RHB downgrades Keppel REIT to neutral following Australian retail acquisition news.OCBC: ST Engineering's growth is intact, but its risk-reward is now balanced.

Singapore Market Roundup (09-Oct-2025): Wilmar International may have overcome its toughest times.

<ul><li>RHB's Yeo lifts Venture Corp target price to $15 after lower Malaysia tariffs.</li><li>UOBKH remains ‘overweight’ on S-REITs, favoring CLAR, CLAS, and LREIT as top picks.</li><li>OCBC's Lim starts coverage of Hong Leong Asia with 'buy' and $3.40 target.</li></ul>

RHB's Yeo lifts Venture Corp target price to $15 after lower Malaysia tariffs.UOBKH remains ‘overweight’ on S-REITs, favoring CLAR, CLAS, and LREIT as top picks.OCBC's Lim starts coverage of Hong Leong Asia with 'buy' and $3.40 target.

Singapore Market Roundup (26-Aug-2025): RHB's Yeo raises Venture Corp target price to $15.

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<ul><li>The interest rate cycle in Singapore typically correlates with the Fed.  According to June’s FOMC Summary of Economic Projections, based on median estimates, the Fed is expected to cut interest rates by 50bps (in two rate cuts) for the rest of 2025, with 25bps more (in one rate cut) in 2026.  </li><li>Based on latest futures from CME Group, the market is pricing in a 89% probability of rate cut during the Fed's next meeting in September.</li><li>The current easing cycle is a clear sector tailwind. The steep decline in 3M Singapore’s SORA from 3.03% in January to 1.85% in August, will benefit the sector in multiple perspectives: reduced funding cost, more stable cap rates to support asset valuations, as well as more attractive REIT valuation on the back of yield spreads.</li></ul>

The interest rate cycle in Singapore typically correlates with the Fed.  According to June’s FOMC Summary of Economic Projections, based on median estimates, the Fed is expected to cut interest rates by 50bps (in two rate cuts) for the rest of 2025, with 25bps more (in one rate cut) in 2026.  Based on latest futures from CME Group, the market is pricing in a 89% probability of rate cut during the Fed's next meeting in September.The current easing cycle is a clear sector tailwind. The steep decline in 3M Singapore’s SORA from 3.03% in January to 1.85% in August, will benefit the sector in multiple perspectives: reduced funding cost, more stable cap rates to support asset valuations, as well as more attractive REIT valuation on the back of yield spreads.

Singapore Office REITs: Interest Rate Easing Cycle Provides Earnings and DPU Upside

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Equity Bottom-Up

<ul><li>S-REITs raised over S$4.5 billion in 2026 YTD, surpassing 2025's strong fundraising, with UI Boustead REIT's IPO leading.</li><li>Keppel REIT's S$886 million preferential offering increased its portfolio value to S$11.2 billion, enhancing Singapore exposure.</li><li>CapitaLand Ascendas REIT raised S$903.5 million for acquisitions, including logistics properties and data centers in multiple countries.</li></ul>

S-REITs raised over S$4.5 billion in 2026 YTD, surpassing 2025's strong fundraising, with UI Boustead REIT's IPO leading.Keppel REIT's S$886 million preferential offering increased its portfolio value to S$11.2 billion, enhancing Singapore exposure.CapitaLand Ascendas REIT raised S$903.5 million for acquisitions, including logistics properties and data centers in multiple countries.

REIT Watch – S-REITs extend fundraising momentum in 2026

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<li>DBS chooses CapitaLand Ascott Trust as top choice for 2025, no property market bubble, no need for cooling measures.</li>
<li>Medical tourism drives growth in Asean hospitals, RHB suggests looking beyond index for strong performance.</li>
<li>DBS maintains 'buy' rating on CapitaLand Investment, OCBC predicts support for DBS shares, tips retail REITs for 2025.</li>
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DBS chooses CapitaLand Ascott Trust as top choice for 2025, no property market bubble, no need for cooling measures.
Medical tourism drives growth in Asean hospitals, RHB suggests looking beyond index for strong performance.
DBS maintains 'buy' rating on CapitaLand Investment, OCBC predicts support for DBS shares, tips retail REITs for 2025.


Singapore Market Roundup (17-Dec-2024): By 2025, Singapore Hotels Moderate

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Singapore Market Roundup (09-Oct-2025): Wilmar International may have overcome its toughest times.

Wilmar International may have improved, while RHB downgrades Keppel REIT to neutral after its Australian acquisition. OCBC sees ST Engineering's...

Singapore Market Roundup

Singapore Market Roundup (26-Aug-2025): RHB's Yeo raises Venture Corp target price to $15.

RHB's Yeo raises Venture Corp target to $15; UOBKH favors CLAR, CLAS, and LREIT in S-REITs. OCBC's Lim initiates coverage of Hong Leong Asia with a...

Singapore Market Roundup

Singapore Office REITs: Interest Rate Easing Cycle Provides Earnings and DPU Upside

The interest rate cycle in Singapore typically correlates with the Fed. According to June’s FOMC Summary of Economic Projections, based on median...

Syfe

REIT Watch – S-REITs extend fundraising momentum in 2026

S-REITs raised over S$4.5 billion in 2026 YTD, surpassing 2025's strong fundraising, with UI Boustead REIT's IPO leading. Keppel REIT's S$886...

Singapore Exchange Ltd (SGX)

Singapore Market Roundup (17-Dec-2024): By 2025, Singapore Hotels Moderate

In 2025, Singapore hotels and property market expected to remain steady, with DBS recommending CapitaLand Ascott Trust and office S-REITs as top...

Singapore Market Roundup

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