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Singapore banks lead STI to fall 3.5% on Thursday

Summary by The Singapore Editorial Desk · As published by The Business Times · October 8, 2026 · 1 min read

A significant decline was recorded on Thursday, with the STI falling 3.5%. This downturn was led by Singapore banks.

The decline is reported by The Business Times, which provides further information on the event.

Details of the fall and its implications can be found in the full report from The Business Times, for those seeking more information on the decline of the STI and the role of Singapore banks in it.

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Category: business · Published: October 8, 2026 · Source: The Business Times · Reading time: 1 min

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Singapore banks lead STI to fall 3.5% on Thursday

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