China's cut of short term rate boosts STI
The index rises 19.8 points to close at 3,258.66; advancers trump decliners 244 to 163
THE cut in short term funding rate by China's central bank was unexpected, but it boosted market sentiment and raised hopes of further stimulus measures by Beijing, making for a noticeably risk-on session.
Here, the Straits Times Index (STI) opened lower but overturned those losses before the midday break, en route to a 0.6 per cent or 19.8-point gain to close Monday at 3,258.66.
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