Mixed data drives flat trading; STI up 1 point

A MIXED bag of positive and negative data releases led share prices in the Singapore bourse to finish flat on Tuesday, with the key Straits Times Index (STI) gaining a mere 1.01 point or 0.03 per cent to 3,498.2.

Some 2.1 billion shares worth S$1.1 billion were traded. Losers outpaced gainers 219 to 185.

Commenting on the local bourse, IG market strategist Pan Jingyi said: "On levels, the STI will be looking for that close above the 3,500 level, eyeing the 3,550 resistance. Support remains at 3,460."