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Singapore's STI Tumbles 3.5% as Surging Oil Prices Shake Investor Sentiment
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· October 8, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points The source reports on the STI's performance and the factors influencing it. A significant decline has occurred in the STI, with a drop of 3.
A significant decline has occurred in the STI, with a drop of 3.5%. This downturn is attributed to surging oil prices. The rise in oil prices has had a profound impact on investor sentiment, leading to the decline in the STI.
Further information on this development is available from the source. The source reports on the STI's performance and the factors influencing it.
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Category: Local Published: October 8, 2026 Source: Yahoo Finance Singapore Reading time: 1 min
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