An Investor’s Guide to Navigating Singapore’s General Election
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Assurances of policy continuity and supportive measures for the economy will be top of mind for many investors ahead of Singapore’s elections as markets remain pressured from US-imposed tariffs.
Saturday’s vote may help boost shares of domestically-driven companies in sectors including retail, construction and infrastructure on potential policy support. It could also spur the local dollar, which tends to trend higher in the period leading up to and after an election, according to DBS Bank Ltd.