Singapore stocks opened mixed, with STI down 2.38 points at 3164.27.

Watch Out For Economic News Today

1. U.S September Change in Non-Farm Payrolls
2. U.S September Employment Rate

1. Yangzijiang said that its listing in Taiwan raised NT$3.76 billion and the proceeds would be used for working capital.
2. Ezra said that its recent $155.26 million rights issue is over subscribed.

News Updates:

1. U.S. Jobless Claims at near 3-month low; dropped 11,000 to a seasonally adjusted 445,000, the lowest since the July 10 week.
2. Alcoa posts lower profit, raises demand outlook as blue chip kicks off earnings season?
3. A European Union tax on bank profits and remuneration could raise as much as 25 billion euros (US$34.97 billion) annually for cash-strapped governments to repair their economies, the bloc's executive said on Thursday.
4. Bank of England held the key British interest rate at a record low level of 0.50% on Thursday, as it seeks to nurture fragile economic recovery.
5. European Central Bank kept interest rates on hold at a record low of 1.0% for the 17th month running on Thursday, as expected.
6. Japan cabinet approves US$61.3 billion extra budget

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