Country: SG | Published: 2026-09-21
Singapore's market stays near record ground, with the Straits Times Index holding its recent gains as regional sentiment improves on tech strength across Asia. The yen's volatility
Singapore's market stays near record ground, with the Straits Times Index holding its recent gains as regional sentiment improves on tech strength across Asia. The yen's volatility is drawing intervention watch, and a weaker yen against the Singapore dollar continues to work in favor of local lenders, which remain a key driver of the index. Fed rate expectations and gold steadying on inflation worries keep the backdrop mixed, while US-China trade and AI talks remain the main external focus for export-reliant Singapore.