Gold price near record after Iran strikes; what to watch when markets reopen

Gold finished Friday at a one-month high, drawing buyers seeking safety following U.S. and Israeli attacks on Iran. Canceled flights are expected to sharply curtail physical bullion shipments via Dubai. Spot gold climbed 1.7% to close at $5,277 per ounce, still under the Jan. 29 peak of $5,594.82.

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OCBC Stock Surges to Fresh Highs: Latest News, Dividend Outlook, and Analyst Forecasts as of Dec 20, 2025

OCBC Stock Surges to Fresh Highs: Latest News, Dividend Outlook, and Analyst Forecasts as of Dec 20, 2025

SINGAPORE — Oversea-Chinese Banking Corporation, Singapore’s second-largest bank by assets, has ended the week near record territory after a steady run of gains that has put the spotlight back on Singapore bank stocks as a “quality income + wealth management” trade. OCBC shares opened at a new high of S$19.69 on Dec 19 and closed at S$19.55, according to local market reporting. The Straits Times
20 December 2025
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Singapore Stock Market Outlook: 10 Things to Know Before the STI Opens on Thursday, 4 December 2025

Singapore Stock Market Outlook: 10 Things to Know Before the STI Opens on Thursday, 4 December 2025

As Singapore investors wake up for Thursday’s session on 4 December 2025, the Straits Times Index is coming off a six‑day winning streak, Wall Street has closed higher again, and a rare blockbuster tech‑healthcare IPO has just lit up the SGX board. Here’s a comprehensive look at what’s driving sentiment and which themes may matter when the opening bell rings.
3 December 2025
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