[Outlook-in-Five] Singapore thriving amidst global uncertainty

Speaker: Carmen Lee, Singapore Strategist, Bank of Singapore It has been an unpredictable period for markets since the start of the year, with wide swings in prices. With the significant gyrations in market prices and unstable global economic dynamics, the question is: what does this mean for Singapore?Singapore has the advantage of a stable economy, and with the recent election securely returning the ruling party to government, we expect foreign investments to continue flowing into the country. What stood out in particular for the Singapore market is the attractive 5.6% dividend yield, which is a huge sweetener on a total annual return basis.However, to support these valuations and dividend yields, it is key to take a look at the earnings outlook and trend.For more market insights, go to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Bank of Singapore Insights⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to check out our Chief Investment Office's research publications.