I walk through the two-session fall in DBS, OCBC and UOB, and why a big red number is a count of decisions, not a verdict on the bank. We sort the four reasons analysts are giving, from profit-taking to bond yields to a Citi cut on OCBC, and I show you how to tell mood from fact before you react.
Key takeaways:
OCBC fell 5.9% on Wednesday, then all three banks lost more than 4% on Thursday
Four reasons on offer: profit-taking, bond yields, valuations, and a Citi rating cut on OCBC
Most quoted reasons describe market mood or price views, not company facts
The kopitiam stall analogy for why bank margins can stay under pressure for a quarter or two
Three questions to ask before reacting to any red number on your portfolio screen
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