The bank shares have gone up ahead of their earnings results, and the government-linked stocks are higher ahead of the budget.

It was disappointing, especially the corporate tax.

Ahead of the elections we should touch 2,500 (on the index).

The index had crossed its 2,500 resistance quite easily (recently) and is bound to retrace as easily.

Singapore's property market hasn't recovered compared to other cities in this region. We are way behind in the recovery cycle for property.

If this region is not safe, funds will flee these markets and go to Singapore, which is seen as a safe haven.