Singapore's Straits Times Index falls 0.1% on October 1, 2026

On Thursday, October 1, 2026, Singapore's Straits Times Index (STI) fell 0.1% to close at 5,667.67, marking a second consecutive day of losses. City Developments was the worst performer, dropping 3.7%, while DFI Retail Group gained 6.6%. The three local banks ended mixed, with UOB rising and DBS and OCBC falling. Regional markets were mixed, with Japan's Nikkei up 3.3% and Malaysia's KLCI down 1.3%. The decline was partly attributed to rising US Treasury yields and tighter financial conditions, despite cheaper oil from improved supply prospects.