SINGAPORE (THE BUSINESS TIMES) - News of an $800 million support package for firms and individuals affected by the latest lockdown appeared to have a positive knock-on impact on investor sentiment with local shares ending the week on an cheery note on Friday.. Read more at straitstimes.com.
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STI up 0.7% as upbeat macroeconomic data lifts investor sentiment
The benchmark Straits Times Index rose 0.7 per cent or 22.48 points to finish the day at 3,146.09.PHOTO: ST FILE
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SINGAPORE (THE BUSINESS TIMES) - Singapore shares started the week in positive territory, despite the city-state going into heightened alert amid a fresh wave of infections.
Among tightened restrictions are a ban on dining-in and reduced capacity limits for events, attractions, shopping malls and libraries. Schools will also shift to full home-based learning mode from Wednesday.
The benchmark Straits Times Index (STI) rose 0.81 per cent to close at 3,079.69 points on Monday.
Across the broader market, gainers outnumbered losers 331 to 144, with 1.79 billion securities worth S$1.59 billion having changed hands.
Key regional markets were a mixed bag. Hong Kong s Hang Seng Index rose 0.59 per cent and the Kuala Lumpur Composite Index gained 0.06 per cent.
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The Straits Times Index fell 8.51 points, or 0.3 per cent, to 3,179.39.PHOTO: ST FILE
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Singapore shares rise ahead of Fed policy meeting; STI up 0.1%
The Straits Times Index inched up 0.1 per cent or 4.14 points to close at 3,109.65.ST PHOTO: KUA CHEE SIONG
PublishedMar 17, 2021, 7:10 pm SGT
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