‘Girl next door’ SGX waits in the wings as investors flirt with US market

The local stock market is unexciting. Can it start to pack some oomph?

As a major regional financial centre, a vibrant stock market remains a visible and important indicator of a thriving economy.  PHOTO: ST FILE
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It’s not uncommon to bemoan the lack of zing in the Singapore stock market each time the stark reality hits home.

These first few months of 2024 have seen the US’ Standard & Poor’s index (S&P 500) continue to defy gravity.

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