Overall, we remain positive that demand will continue to be strong for our freehold residential properties, given our proven track record, quality and strong brand name.

These will to some extent contribute to a more challenging business environment for the property market.

We are positive about this review, but we will be very quick to push the issue of governance to the top of the agenda.

I think it will be reassuring to the families that the president will be here. I think it's a positive thing and I'm pleased that he's coming.

The governor is very optimistic that the negotiations will get off on a positive foot. This is a plan B prompted by the interest by business leaders and other community leaders to have a voice if the budget process derails.

The local market just follows overseas stocks in rebounding, and the positive BEA results fanned hopes that other banks will also perform above expectations.