Singapore's Straits Times Index falls 0.6% on October 2, 2026

On Friday, October 2, 2026, Singapore stocks continued their losing streak, with the Straits Times Index (STI) falling 0.6% to 5,634.82. Thai Beverage led gainers, rising 1.2%, while DFI Retail Group dropped 8.8%. Local banks were mixed. The broader market saw more decliners than gainers. Regional indices were mixed, with Hong Kong and Japan falling, while South Korea rose. The decline was influenced by US economic data and geopolitical tensions involving Iran, which affected global markets.