Singapore shares soar on optimism over reopening of economies

SINGAPORE shares ended the day higher on Tuesday, with the Straits Times Index (STI) advancing 2.4 per cent or 60.77 points to 2,611.63.

This comes as the city-state's circuit-breaker period ended the day before, and more businesses and activities are progressively allowed. The gains also tracked overnight rallies on Wall Street and Europe.

Gainers outnumbered losers 321 to 136 after two billion shares worth S$2.03 billion changed hands.