Singapore stocks declined today after global markets ended Tuesday mixed.

In early trade, the Straits Times Index (STI) headed down 0.4 per cent to 3,148.96 points after 22.6 million securities changed hands in the broader market. 

In terms of economic data points to watch, Singapore’s inflation both continued to fall in July, with the headline figure down to 4.1 per cent year-on-year. 

Elsewhere from Meta Platforms releasing an artificial intelligence model capable of translating and transcribing speech to Japan’s Nikkei expected to rise nearly 8 per cent by year-end, more international headlines are in store. 

On Market View, the Drive Time team unpacked these developments with Robert St Clair, Managing Director and Strategist, Fullerton Fund Management.

Singapore stocks declined today after global markets ended Tuesday mixed.
In early trade, the Straits Times Index (STI) headed down 0.4 per cent to 3,148.96 points after 22.6 million securities changed hands in the broader market. 
In terms of economic data points to watch, Singapore’s inflation both continued to fall in July, with the headline figure down to 4.1 per cent year-on-year. 
Elsewhere from Meta Platforms releasing an artificial intelligence model capable of translating and transcribing speech to Japan’s Nikkei expected to rise nearly 8 per cent by year-end, more international headlines are in store. 
On Market View, the Drive Time team unpacked these developments with Robert St Clair, Managing Director and Strategist, Fullerton Fund Management.

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Money Matters is your guide to navigating the day's most important topics, from politics and current affairs to wealth management and trending issues. Every evening, the team delivers insightful discussions on business news, market movements, and the latest in alternative assets. Whether navigating the political landscape, understanding the economy, or uncovering emerging investment opportunities, Money Matters keeps you informed and ahead of the curve. Tune in daily to Hongbin Jeong and Chua Tian Tian from 4 pm to 7 pm on MONEY FM 89.3.

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Market View: Singapore’s yearly inflation at 4.1% in July; Expectations of MAS’ next policy move; Global investors shed Chinese blue chip stocks; Japan and South Korea’s manufacturing activity; Nikkei expected to rise nearly 8% by year end; EV market VinFast’s shares skyrocketed 109 per cent; Meta’s new AI model

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