Market Focus Daily: Monday, June 23, 2025

Published Mon, Jun 23, 2025 · 05:46 PM

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Singapore and Asian markets trade lower after US strikes on Iran; Oil hits five-month high; Singapore core inflation slows as food and recreation prices fall; UBS downgrades Thai stocks to neutral as political woes weigh.

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Asia: Market trade lower; oil prices spike after US strikes on Iran

Brent has risen 13 per cent since the Israel-Iran conflict began on June 13, while WTI has gained around 10 per cent.

Oil hits five-month high after US hits key Iranian nuclear sites

Food inflation eased to 1.1%, from 1.4% previously, as the prices of non-cooked food rose at a slower pace.

Singapore’s core inflation dips back to 0.6% in May; headline inflation at 0.8%

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