SGX:AJBU 17 December 2025

Singapore Stock Market Today (Dec 17, 2025): STI Slips as Global Rate Jitters Offset Strong Exports; Suntec REIT, Keppel DC REIT and CapitaLand-UOL in Focus

Singapore’s Straits Times Index hovered near 4,566 on Wednesday, slipping despite stronger-than-expected November exports and upgraded 2025 GDP forecasts. Trading volume reached about 88.4 million. Blue chips including Suntec REIT, Keppel, and CapitaLand-UOL drew focus after new corporate moves. Non-oil exports rose 11.6% year-on-year, led by pharmaceuticals and electronics.

17 December 2025

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Oil Crisis Sparks Economic Fears but Stock Market Remains Unshaken
March 14, 2026, 10:16 AM EDT. Oil supply disruptions in the Middle East have ignited fears of rising inflation, higher interest rates, and potential stagflation-a combination of stagnant growth and inflation. Prices at the pump and grocery stores are climbing, pushing up costs for Canadian households. Despite the turmoil, U.S. and Canadian stock markets have only fallen 4% and 5% respectively since the crisis began, a calm seen by experts as misleading. The Strait of Hormuz's role as a critical global oil and gas transit point emphasizes the fragility of the world economy. Rising bond yields now affect mortgage rates, squeezing consumers further. Experts caution against taking full market risk amid the uncertain geopolitical financial landscape, warning of chaotic outcomes as the ripple effects expand.