SGX Market Weekly Preview: STI Edges Up 0.19%; Dividend Windfall & August PMI in Focus
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Week of September 1 – 4, 2026 1. Market Recap: STI Gains 0.19% For the week ended August 28, the $Straits Times Index(STI.SI)$ gained 0.19% to close at 5,699.93, as strength in banks, telecom, and the bourse operator offset sharp declines in Greater China tech SDRs. Defensive yield positioning and SGX Group's record FY2026 results helped the index hold its ground. Top-performing sectors included Interactive Home Entertainment (+7.50%), Specialized Finance (+6.37%), Advertising (+5.37%), Renewable Electricity (+4.61%), and Specialty Stores (+3.97%). Key stock movers: $SGX(S68.SI)$ +2.49% — The bourse operator advanced on rising regional trading volumes and derivatives activity, alongside its record FY2