Why The STI Is This Year's Regional Outperformer

Adrian Loh, Head Of Research, UOB Kay Hian Singapore

19-Sep-25 09:15

Why The STI Is This Year's Regional Outperformer

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After sliding to a 52-week low in April, Singapore’s benchmark Straits Times Index has staged a strong comeback, gaining about 30% to close at a record high last Friday. So, what’s changed and does this rally still have legs? For insights, we speak with Adrian Loh, Head of Research at UOB Kay Hian Singapore.

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Produced by: Wong Shou Ning, Natalie Tan

Presented by: Shazana Mokhtar, Elaine Boey, Keith Kam

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Categories: markets, economy, technology, investments

Tags: Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS), straits times index, comeback, singapore equities, investment strategies,

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