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SIA in focus: Weekly Review with SIAS
By Beansprout  •  August 31, 2026

What happened?

In this week’s Weekly Market Review in partnership with the Securities Investors Association Singapore (SIAS), we discuss the gains in global markets following Nvidia’s results, shifting interest rate expectations after the Jackson Hole meeting, and what SIA’s investment in Air India could mean for the airline over the longer term.

Watch the video to learn more about what we are looking out for this week.

Weekly Market Review

1:02 - Macro Update

  • The S&P 500 gained 0.5% last week to 7,712 points, while the NASDAQ rose 0.8%, supported by technology stocks following Nvidia’s stronger earnings and outlook.
  • In Singapore, the STI gained 0.2% and remained close to the 5,700 level.
  • Investors also focused on the Jackson Hole meeting, where Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh highlighted continued uncertainty around inflation while noting that US economic growth remained relatively healthy.
  • Markets interpreted the comments as reducing...
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    Hi, I’m Gerald! I have been working in investment analysis for more than 12 years. Often, I encounter everyday investors who find it difficult to invest. At Beansprout, we believe that with the right tools and knowledge, everyone can be an investor. Hence, we founded Beansprout to make quality investment insights more accessible. We hope that you can join us on this journey to grow your financial knowledge and confidence as an investor.
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