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Straits Times Climbs 0.31% as Global Markets Surge Forward

The Straits Times in SGD, plus major global indices, gold and currencies, with market context for Singapore investors and retirement savings and pension balances.

By Markets Desk · Published 21 July 2026

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The Straits Times rose 0.31% to SGD 5,526.72, trading higher as Singapore investors weighed the latest moves across global markets. The figures are from the Yahoo Finance market snapshot captured at 2026-07-21T19:30:04.260193+00:00.

How the major markets moved

For global context, the S&P 500 rose 0.67% to US$7,507.91, the Dow Jones rose 0.16% to US$52,230.41 and the Nasdaq rose 1.19% to US$25,825.17. These figures are secondary context for the local Straits Times lead. The figures are from the Yahoo Finance market snapshot captured at 2026-07-21T19:30:04.260193+00:00.

Commodities and safe-haven demand

Gold rose 1.94% to US$4,088.3 an ounce and silver rose 4.08% to US$59.12, while WTI crude rose 1.68% to US$84.63 a barrel. The metal is often considered part of a diversified portfolio, while petrol prices and business input costs can vary with energy markets.

What it means locally

For Singapore readers, the Straits Times and global figures provide context for retirement savings and pension balances. The relevant exposure to local and global equities depends on each portfolio’s holdings.

This article is general information only and is not personal financial or investment advice. Consider your own circumstances and seek licensed professional advice before making financial decisions.

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