📈 Market Overview

1. STI Performance

   • The Straits Times Index (STI) rose 0.6% to 4,496.63 today. The Straits Times+1

   • Broader market breadth was positive: 336 gainers vs 238 losers. The Business Times+1

2. Liquidity & Trading

   • Total traded volume was 2.1 billion securities, worth about S$3.2 billion. The Straits Times

   • There’s renewed liquidity, especially in small- and mid-cap stocks. The Business Times+1

3. Economic Backdrop

   • Singapore raised its 2025 GDP growth forecast sharply to ~4%, citing stronger-than-expected manufacturing, and pickup in retail and accommodation. The Straits Times+1

   • This optimistic economic revision is supporting investor sentiment. The Business Times

4. Regulatory / Market Support

   • The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) recently announced several measures to boost the stock market:

     • An SGX-Nasdaq dual-listing bridge to attract growth companies. The Straits Times

     • S$2.85 billion allocated to fund managers under the Equity Market Development Programme (EMDP). The Straits Times

     • A “value-unlock” program with grants (~S$30 million) to help improve investor engagement for listed co