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The Straits Times Index (SGX: ^STI) has remained resilient this year despite President Trump announcing a raft of reciprocal tariffs on more than 180 countries. Since the first quarter of 2025 (1Q 2025) through 7 May, the index has declined just 2.7%, with dividends helping to reduce this further to just -1.1%. We compiled the best-performing Singapore blue-chip stocks year-to-date and present them to you. You can assess their prospects and risks to determine if they should form part of your investment portfolio. Singapore Technologies Engineering (SGX: S63) Singapore Technologies... Read More

The blue-chip space is always a great place to look for investment ideas. Blue-chip stocks are famed for their reputation and size, and also boast a solid track record of weathering different economic conditions. With Trump’s tariff tantrum creating significant uncertainty in the markets, this category of stocks not only provides you with peace of mind but also pays you consistent dividends. We feature four attractive blue-chip stocks that you can consider adding to your buy watchlist. United Overseas Bank (SGX: U11) United Overseas Bank, or UOB, is Singapore’s third-largest... Read More

Unlock the White House Watch newsletter for free Your guide to what Trump’s second term means for Washington, business and the world Donald Trump said he was “not looking for a deal” with the EU, hours after he announced plans to impose a 50 per cent tariff on imports from the bloc next month. In a post on Truth Social on Friday, the US president attacked the EU for what he alleged were unfair trade practices and said negotiations over a new deal were failing. “Therefore I am recommending a... Read More

Donald Trump has said he will impose a 50% tariff on all EU imports to the US from 1 June after claiming trade talks between the two trading blocs were “going nowhere”. In a surprise announcement, the US president posted on his Truth Social platform that his long-running battle to secure concessions from the EU had stalled. He accused the EU of taking advantage of the US on trade, saying: “Our discussions with them are going nowhere! Therefore I am recommending a straight 50% Tariff on the European Union, starting... Read More