STI falls 0.8% amid attack on nuclear plant in Ukraine

SINGAPORE shares fell as the volume turned up on market jitters over the war in Eastern Europe, which reached a new level on Friday as Russian forces bombed and subsequently, seized Europe's largest nuclear power plant in Ukraine.

The key Straits Times Index (STI) tumbled 26.87 points or 0.83 per cent to 3,226.78 on Friday (Mar 4). The STI, which had a roller coaster ride all week, has lost 68 points or 2 per cent over the week.

Turnover on the local bourse came in at 1.70 billion units worth S$1.66 billion. Losers outpaced gainers with 310 counters down and 191, up.