☕️ Daily Market Talk | Mar 30, 2026
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💬 Today's 3 Big Questions
1. G7 officials meet to discuss strategic oil reserve release — Iran tensions still simmering. Oil to pull back or more volatility ahead?
2. China ends VAT export rebates for PV products from April 1 — Solar sector shakeout? Winners and losers?
3. DBS lands $1B India IPO mandate, Jardine C&C names new CEO, Sembcorp gets new chairman— Which Singapore corporate move are you watching most?
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⏰ Deadline: 30 Mar 2026, 11:59 PM (SGT)
📊 Quick Market Recap
🇺🇸 US Markets
- G7 officials meet today — finance ministers, energy ministers, central bankers to discuss strategic oil reserve release.
- US March non-farm payrolls due Friday — key data point for Fed rate path.
- Multiple FOMC speakers this week — markets watching for rate guidance.
🇭🇰 Hong Kong, China Markets
- Tech & AI earnings test — Zhipu, UBTech, Ganfeng Lithium, Seres reporting as season wraps up.
- China ends VAT export rebates for PV products — effective April 1. Solar sector margins under pressure.
- New listings this week:
- March 30: $SYE(688183.SH), $GRIMCT(688811.SH)
- April 3: $DAPUSTOR(301666.SZ)
🇸🇬 Singapore Markets
- Jardine Cycle & Carriage appoints Freddy Lee as new CEO (May 1). Stock closed at $31.85 Friday.
- DBS enters India capital market, secures $1B Manipal Health IPO mandate — first Indian IPO mandate for the bank.
- Sembcorp Industries names Andreas Sohmen-Pao as Chairman-designate (effective June 1). Stock closed at $5.75 Friday.
- Singapore advancing APAC Gold Trading Center — MAS & SBMA working group targets gold-linked capital products, warehousing standards, clearing systems, central bank vault services.
- Government signals fiscal support readiness for Middle East risks — PM Wong prepared to roll out additional measures beyond FY2026 budget if needed.
- Feb PPI rebounds 3.0% MoM but down 2.0% YoY — driven by oil-related products.
- STI faces 4900 resistance — expected lower open today after US sell-off Friday.
- Institutional investors net sold S$79M last week — 25 companies bought back S$136M worth of shares.
📅 This Week's Focus
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| Monday (Mar 30) | G7 oil reserve meeting; Saiying Electronic & Youyan Composites list |
| Throughout week | FOMC speakers; HK tech/AI earnings (Zhipu, UBTech, Ganfeng, Seres) |
| Friday (Apr 3) | US March non-farm payrolls; Dapu Microelectronics lists |
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