Singapore Stocks Fluctuate on US-Iran Deal Hopes and Strikes
Singapore stocks rose on May 25, 2026, with the STI up 0.1% amid market buzz over a potential US-Iran deal. However, the next day, shares fell 0.8% after the US launched strikes on Iran despite ongoing peace talks, escalating geopolitical tensions. The reversal highlights how investor sentiment swung from optimism to fear, with trading volumes rising as losers outpaced gainers.
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Singapore stocks gain as regional markets end mixed; STI up 0.5%
Singapore stocks rose on July 21, 2026, with the Straits Times Index (STI) gaining 0.5%, led by Jardine Matheson. The broader market saw gainers outnumber losers 368 to 188, with 1.3 billion securities worth S$2.1 billion traded. Regional markets ended mixed. The article reports on the day's trading activity and market sentiment in Singapore.
The Business TimesSingapore Stocks Fall Amid Tech Rout; STI Down 0.2%
Singapore stocks ended lower on Monday, July 20, 2026, with the Straits Times Index (STI) declining 0.2% amid a broader technology sector rout. Mapletree PanAsia Commercial Trust was the leading gainer on the blue-chip index. Across the broader market, gainers outnumbered losers 314 to 235, with 1.1 billion securities worth S$1.7 billion changing hands. The decline reflects ongoing pressure from global tech sell-offs affecting regional markets.
The Business TimesSingapore stocks end lower on Monday; STI down 0.2%
Singapore stocks closed lower on Monday, July 20, 2026, with the Straits Times Index (STI) declining by 0.2%. Mapletree PanAsia Commercial Trust was the leading gainer on the blue-chip index. Across the broader market, gainers outnumbered losers 314 to 235, with 1.1 billion securities valued at S$1.7 billion changing hands. The article, published by The Business Times, provides a brief snapshot of the day's trading activity in the Singapore market.
The Business TimesSingapore Stocks Fall on Friday as Local Banks Decline; STI Down 0.5%
Singapore stocks declined on Friday, July 17, 2026, with the Straits Times Index (STI) falling 0.5% as local bank stocks came under pressure. Across the broader market, losers outnumbered gainers 365 to 226, with 1.2 billion securities worth S$2.1 billion changing hands. Thai Beverage led the gainers on the blue-chip index, rising 3.4% or S$0.015 to close at S$0.455. The decline reflects a negative trading session driven by weakness in the banking sector, which weighed on overall market sentiment.
The Business TimesSingapore Stocks Fall on Friday as Local Banks Decline; STI Down 0.5%
Singapore stocks declined on Friday, July 17, 2026, with the Straits Times Index (STI) falling 0.5%. The downturn was driven by losses in local banking stocks. Across the broader market, gainers trailed losers 226 to 365, with 1.2 billion securities worth S$2.1 billion changing hands. Thai Beverage was the top gainer on the blue-chip index, rising 3.4% to S$0.455. The article, published by The Business Times, highlights a bearish trading session in Singapore's equity market.
The Business TimesSingapore stocks fall amid mixed regional showing; STI down 0.4%
Singapore stocks ended lower on Thursday, July 16, 2026, with the Straits Times Index (STI) declining 0.4% amid a mixed regional showing. Hongkong Land led the gainers on the blue-chip index. Across the broader market, losers outnumbered gainers 301 to 279, after 1.1 billion securities worth S$2.3 billion changed hands. The article was published by The Business Times Singapore.
The Business TimesSingapore stocks fall amid mixed regional showing; STI down 0.4%
Singapore stocks ended lower on Thursday, July 16, 2026, with the Straits Times Index (STI) declining 0.4%. The market showed a mixed performance across the region. Hongkong Land was the leading gainer on the blue-chip index. Across the broader market, losers outnumbered gainers 301 to 279, with 1.1 billion securities worth S$2.3 billion changing hands. The article was published by The Business Times.
The Business TimesSingapore shares rise as STI hits record close above 5,500
Singapore stocks rose on Wednesday, July 15, 2026, with the Straits Times Index (STI) closing at a record high above 5,500 points, up 1.2%. Hongkong Land was the leading gainer among blue-chip stocks. Across the broader market, gainers outpaced losers 396 to 193, with 1.2 billion securities worth S$2.1 billion changing hands. The milestone reflects strong investor sentiment in the Singapore market.
The Business TimesSingapore shares rise as STI hits record close above 5,500
Singapore stocks rose on Wednesday, July 15, 2026, with the Straits Times Index (STI) closing at a record high above 5,500 points, up 1.2%. Hongkong Land led the gainers among blue-chip stocks. Across the broader market, gainers outnumbered losers 396 to 193, with 1.2 billion securities worth S$2.1 billion changing hands. The record close marks a significant milestone for the Singapore stock market, reflecting positive investor sentiment.
The Business TimesSingapore Shares Close Higher on Tuesday; STI Up 0.5%
Singapore stocks ended higher on Tuesday, July 14, 2026, with the Straits Times Index (STI) rising 0.5%. Despite the index gain, market breadth was negative as losers outnumbered gainers 291 to 280 across the broader market. The worst performer among STI constituents was the Singapore Exchange, which fell 2.9% or S$0.71 to close at S$23.71. The article was published by The Business Times, a Singapore-based financial news outlet.
The Business TimesSingapore shares inch up 0.02% on Monday after US and Iran exchange attacks
Singapore stocks ended slightly higher on Monday, July 13, 2026, with the Straits Times Index (STI) reaching a new high of 5,470.34, a gain of 0.02%. The modest uptick came amid geopolitical tensions following exchanges of attacks between the United States and Iran. Across the broader Singapore market, gainers trailed losers 244 to 302, with 1.1 billion securities worth S$1.6 billion changing hands. The article was published by The Business Times, a Singapore-based financial news outlet.
The Business TimesSingapore shares end almost flat on Monday after US and Iran exchange attacks
Singapore shares ended nearly flat on Monday, July 13, 2026, with the Straits Times Index (STI) rising just 0.02% to reach a new high of 5,470.34. The market showed mixed performance following recent US and Iran attacks, with gainers trailing losers 244 to 302. A total of 1.1 billion securities worth S$1.6 billion changed hands during the session. The article, published by The Business Times, highlights the market's resilience despite geopolitical tensions between the US and Iran.
The Business TimesSingapore shares inch up 0.02% on Monday after US and Iran exchange attacks
Singapore stocks edged up 0.02% on Monday, July 13, 2026, with the Straits Times Index (STI) reaching a new high of 5,470.34. The modest gain came amid geopolitical tensions following exchanges of attacks between the US and Iran. Across the broader Singapore market, gainers trailed losers 244 to 302, with 1.1 billion securities worth S$1.6 billion changing hands. The article, published by The Business Times, highlights the market's resilience despite the geopolitical backdrop.
The Business TimesSingapore shares end flat on Monday after US and Iran exchange attacks
Singapore shares ended nearly flat on Monday, July 13, 2026, with the Straits Times Index (STI) edging up just 0.02%. The market's muted performance came as investors digested news of fresh military strikes between the United States and Iran, which have cast doubt on ongoing peace talks. Across the broader Singapore market, gainers trailed losers 244 to 302, after 1.1 billion securities worth S$1.6 billion changed hands. The geopolitical tensions between the US and Iran weighed on investor sentiment, leading to cautious trading and a largely unchanged market close.
The Business TimesSGX Securities Trading Value Surges 72% in June, Capping Stellar Fiscal Year 2026
Singapore Exchange (SGX) reported a 72% jump in securities trading value for June 2026, concluding what the exchange described as a 'stellar' fiscal year 2026. The strong performance was attributed to supportive growth and structural investment themes. The benchmark Straits Times Index (STI) extended its rally, reaching an all-time high of 5,218.96 on June 25 before the end of the month. The article, published by The Business Times on July 13, 2026, highlights robust market activity driven by favorable economic conditions and investor confidence in Singapore's equity markets.
The Business TimesSGX Securities Trading Value Jumps 72% in June, Caps 'Stellar' FY2026
Singapore Exchange (SGX) reported a 72% surge in securities trading value for June 2026, capping what it described as a 'stellar' fiscal year 2026. The exchange attributed the strong performance to 'supportive growth and structural investment themes' driving market activity. The significant jump in trading value reflects heightened investor engagement and favorable market conditions in Singapore. The article, published by The Business Times on July 13, 2026, highlights the exchange's robust performance amid broader economic trends.
The Business TimesSingapore Stocks Rise as Banks Hit New Highs; STI Up 0.7%
Singapore stocks ended higher on Friday, July 10, 2026, with the benchmark Straits Times Index (STI) gaining 0.7%. The rise was driven by banking stocks hitting new highs. Across the broader market, gainers outnumbered losers 350 to 221. The article also notes that Singapore equities attracted S$611 million in net institutional inflows in June, indicating strong investor confidence in the market.
The Business TimesSingapore stocks rise as oil prices spike; STI up 1.2%
Singapore stocks ended higher on Thursday, July 9, 2026, with the Straits Times Index (STI) gaining 1.2% or 64.31 points to close at 5,433.88. The broader market saw gainers outnumber losers 332 to 237. The rise was attributed to a spike in oil prices, which boosted investor sentiment. The article, published by The Business Times, provides a concise snapshot of the day's trading activity in the Singapore market.
The Business TimesSingapore stocks rise as oil prices spike; STI up 1.2%
Singapore stocks ended higher on Thursday, July 9, 2026, with the Straits Times Index (STI) gaining 1.2% or 64.31 points to close at 5,433.88. The rise was attributed to a spike in oil prices. Across the broader market, gainers outnumbered losers 332 to 237, indicating broad-based buying momentum. The article, published by The Business Times, highlights the positive market sentiment driven by energy sector strength.
The Business TimesDBS, OCBC, UOB push STI to new highs as institutions pile in ahead of earnings
Singapore's Straits Times Index (STI) surged to new highs on July 9, 2026, rising as much as 1% to 5,424.02 points, driven by strong gains in the three major local banks: DBS, OCBC, and UOB. DBS shares breached the S$70 mark for the first time, contributing significantly to the rally. The surge was attributed to institutional investors piling into banking stocks ahead of the upcoming earnings season. The article, published by The Business Times and written by Shikhar Gupta, highlights the bullish sentiment in Singapore's financial sector as investors anticipate positive earnings reports from the banks.
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