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Singapore Economy News 18 December 2025 - 6 January 2026

Singapore Stock Market Today: STI Ends at Fresh Record Close as DBS, OCBC Lead Rally

Singapore Stock Market Today: STI Ends at Fresh Record Close as DBS, OCBC Lead Rally

Singapore, Jan 6, 2026, 17:53 SGT — Market closed Singapore shares ended higher on Tuesday, with the Straits Times Index (STI) closing up 59.47 points, or 1.27%, at a record 4,739.97. Investing.com ประเทศไทย The rally matters now because it extends an early-2026 momentum trade that has pushed the benchmark above 4,700 points, a level it had not previously held. It…
Singapore stock market: GDP surprise, UOB buyback and global rates to watch before Jan 5 open

Singapore stock market: GDP surprise, UOB buyback and global rates to watch before Jan 5 open

SINGAPORE, Jan 4, 2026, 14:40 ET — Market closed Singapore shares head into Monday’s open with a stronger domestic growth backdrop after official data showed the economy expanded 4.8% in 2025, lifted by a 5.7% rise in fourth-quarter GDP.  Ministry of Trade and Industry That matters now because the advance estimates set expectations for early-2026 policy and profit outlooks, with…
Singapore Exchange stock today: SGX shares end higher as 2026 listings and GDP data set the tone

Singapore Exchange stock today: SGX shares end higher as 2026 listings and GDP data set the tone

NEW YORK, January 4, 2026, 09:11 ET — Market closed. Singapore Exchange Ltd shares ended the last session higher as investors weighed early signs of a pick-up in listing activity and a firmer macro backdrop for Singapore equities. The U.S. market is closed on Sunday, and SGX shares last traded on Friday in Singapore, when the exchange operator finished at…
Singapore Exchange stock ticks up as Singapore GDP beats forecasts; what traders watch next

Singapore Exchange stock ticks up as Singapore GDP beats forecasts; what traders watch next

NEW YORK, Jan 3, 2026, 09:12 ET — Market closed. Singapore Exchange Ltd shares ended 0.5% higher at S$17.05 on Friday, the first trading day of 2026, after Singapore reported stronger-than-expected economic growth for 2025. SGX Investor Relations The move matters because SGX’s earnings are closely tied to market activity — when stocks and derivatives (contracts that derive value from…
Singapore’s stock revival lifts IPO fundraising — and dividend hunters are chasing ThaiBev

Singapore’s stock revival lifts IPO fundraising — and dividend hunters are chasing ThaiBev

NEW YORK, December 28, 2025, 21:06 ET Singapore’s stock market revival in 2025 is drawing new listings and fresh interest in dividend plays, as policymakers and the Singapore Exchange try to turn a rally into lasting liquidity. CNA The push matters because Singapore has spent years battling thin trading and a shortage of big initial public offerings, or IPOs —…
Singapore Exchange (SGX) Week Ahead: STI Holds Flat Near Highs as Investors Brace for Fed Signals, Year-End Liquidity, and Key SGX Listings

Singapore Exchange (SGX) Week Ahead: STI Holds Flat Near Highs as Investors Brace for Fed Signals, Year-End Liquidity, and Key SGX Listings

NEW YORK, Dec. 28, 2025, 9:33 a.m. ET — Market closed Singapore Exchange (SGX) heads into the final trading days of 2025 with a familiar year-end cocktail: thinner liquidity, elevated sensitivity to global rate expectations, and a steady drumbeat of positioning into the new year. With U.S. stock markets closed for the weekend, attention shifts to Asia’s Monday open—where Singapore…
Singapore Exchange (SGX) Weekend Watch: STI Holds Steady After Post‑Christmas Trade, Factory Output Beats Forecasts, and What Investors Need Before Monday’s Open

Singapore Exchange (SGX) Weekend Watch: STI Holds Steady After Post‑Christmas Trade, Factory Output Beats Forecasts, and What Investors Need Before Monday’s Open

NEW YORK, Dec. 27, 2025, 9:00 a.m. ET — Market closed. Singapore Exchange (SGX) heads into the final weekend of the year with two cross-currents that matter for both Singapore equities and the exchange operator itself: a quiet, liquidity-thinned post‑Christmas session that left the Straits Times Index (STI) essentially unchanged, and a fresh burst of macro data showing Singapore’s manufacturing…
Singapore Stock Market Today (26 Dec 2025): STI Edges Higher as Thin Holiday Trade Absorbs Strong Factory Data and 2026 Outlooks

Singapore Stock Market Today (26 Dec 2025): STI Edges Higher as Thin Holiday Trade Absorbs Strong Factory Data and 2026 Outlooks

SINGAPORE — Singapore shares ended slightly firmer on Friday, 26 December 2025, as the Straits Times Index (STI) held near year-end highs despite holiday-thinned liquidity across Asia. The session’s tone was shaped by a mix of local growth signals—notably a strong jump in Singapore’s factory output—alongside global cross-currents from record precious-metal prices, a shifting US rate-cut narrative, and fresh policy…
Singapore Exchange Ltd (SGX: S68) Stock: Latest Price, Dividend Outlook, Analyst Forecasts and Key Catalysts as of Dec 23, 2025

Singapore Exchange Ltd (SGX: S68) Stock: Latest Price, Dividend Outlook, Analyst Forecasts and Key Catalysts as of Dec 23, 2025

Singapore Exchange Ltd (SGX: S68) is ending 2025 with something rare in modern markets: a business model that can benefit from both calm and chaos. On Dec. 23, 2025, SGX shares closed at S$17.30, after trading between S$17.02 and S$17.32, with volume around 1.59 million shares—a solid up day (+~1.5%) that keeps the stock near the top of its recent…
Singapore Exchange (SGX) in Focus: Latest News, IPO Forecasts and 2026 Outlook as Singapore Pushes a Market Revival

Singapore Exchange (SGX) in Focus: Latest News, IPO Forecasts and 2026 Outlook as Singapore Pushes a Market Revival

SINGAPORE — 20 December 2025 — Singapore Exchange (SGX Group) is heading into 2026 with an unusually busy checklist for a “mature” market operator: rising cash equities activity, a push to reboot the IPO pipeline, sweeping listing-rule changes aimed at reducing friction, and an ambitious dual-listing framework with Nasdaq designed to pull global growth companies into Singapore’s capital markets orbit.…
Singapore Stock Market Today (20 Dec 2025): STI Ends Week Flat Near 4,570 as Banks Hold Record Highs; 2026 Outlook Turns More Bullish

Singapore Stock Market Today (20 Dec 2025): STI Ends Week Flat Near 4,570 as Banks Hold Record Highs; 2026 Outlook Turns More Bullish

Singapore’s stock market is closed on Saturday, 20 December 2025, but investors ended the week with the Straits Times Index (STI) still parked near multi-year highs after a muted final session on Friday. The takeaway from the latest trading day: steady breadth, selective buying, and a market that’s increasingly being framed as a 2026 “dividend + re-rating” story—led by banks,…
Singapore Stock Market Today (18 Dec 2025): STI Slips as Global Tech Jitters, Central Bank Risk and Singtel-Optus Headlines Shape SGX Mood

Singapore Stock Market Today (18 Dec 2025): STI Slips as Global Tech Jitters, Central Bank Risk and Singtel-Optus Headlines Shape SGX Mood

SINGAPORE (Dec 18, 2025) — Singapore equities ended the day slightly softer as investors weighed a choppy global risk backdrop and fresh company catalysts on the Singapore Exchange (SGX). The Straits Times Index (STI) closed at 4,564.67, down 10.81 points (-0.24%), after trading in a tight range between 4,561.14 and 4,582.15. Investing The move marked a cautious session rather than…

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  • Warren Buffett Shifts from Bonds to U.S. Stocks Amid Market Fear
    January 25, 2026, 5:05 PM EST. Warren Buffett is moving his investments from government bonds to American stocks, citing long-term faith in the strength of U.S. companies. Writing in 2008 during widespread market anxiety, Buffett emphasized his core philosophy: "Be fearful when others are greedy, and be greedy when others are fearful." Despite short-term economic turmoil and high unemployment risks, he views current market fear as a buying opportunity. Buffett warns against investing in weak or highly leveraged businesses but remains confident in the resilience and future growth of the broader U.S. market. He advises investors not to wait for full economic recovery before investing, signaling potential significant stock market gains ahead.
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