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Singapore stocks end lower ahead of Fed rate cut decision

The Straits Times

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October 30, 2025

Singapore stocks ended lower on Oct 29, ahead of the US’ monetary policy decision at October’s Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting.

- Tan Nai Lun

The benchmark Straits Times Index (STI) lost 0.2 per cent or 10.15 points to reach 4,440.21, while the iEdge Singapore Next 50 Index gained 0.5 per cent or 6.63 points to 1,459.98.

Across the broader market, gainers outnumbered losers 226 to 203, after 917.7 million securities worth $1.3 billion changed hands.

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