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Europe stocks retreat after three-day rally as rising yields, oil prices dent sentiment

2026-10-07T11:20:20.000Z
The Straits Times Index’s decline comes as all three local banks end the day lower.

Singapore shares fall; OCBC, UOB lead STI’s 1.6% decline on Wednesday

2026-10-07T10:14:43.000Z
Attention is also on the diverging performance of Taiwanese and South Korean stocks.

South Korea, Hong Kong tech shares fall as Asian stocks decline despite Wall Street rally

2026-10-07T05:33:44.000Z
UPDATED 8 hours ago
Ray Dalio, founder of Bridgewater Associates, says: “The power of diversification – it’s the free lunch.”

AI bubble may burst soon amid financing concentration, rising rates: Ray Dalio

2026-10-07T05:16:34.000Z
Since their introduction in May, single-stock leveraged products have intensified volatility in South Korea’s AI-centric equity market.

South Korean investors suffer US$1.7 billion losses from leveraged ETFs

2026-10-07T04:56:14.000Z
Taiwan’s Taiex is up 72% in 2026, the current top performer of Bloomberg-tracked indices; South Korea’s Kospi ranks second, with gains of about 65%.

‘Diverging’ trajectories: Taiwan dethrones South Korea atop global markets as AI trade widens

2026-10-07T03:25:27.000Z
FTSE Russell said on Oct 7 that it would provide an update ahead of its December review. 

FTSE Russell keeps Indonesia’s market status unchanged, continues reform review

2026-10-07T02:30:41.000Z
Artist’s impression of a planned DayOne data centre in Singapore. The company is part of a wave of firms in the sector eyeing IPOs as soon as 2026.

Singapore data centre operator DayOne opts for US IPO at likely US$20 billion valuation

2026-10-07T02:25:13.000Z
UPDATED 11 hours ago
The pan-European Stoxx 600 index closed 0.5% higher, paring gains from earlier in the day.

European shares rise as retreating bond yields and oil prices boost risk appetite

2026-10-06T21:55:38.000Z
Of the 11 major sectors in the S&P 500, all but healthcare gained ground, with utilities leading the way.

S&P 500, Nasdaq reach record closing highs as focus pivots to earnings

2026-10-06T21:49:28.000Z
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