0930 GMT - Singapore's FTSE Straits Times Index closed 0.5% lower at 3107.10. Investors are likely assessing China's 2024 economic growth target of around 5%, a goal that economists say will require more policy support as challenges mount. "The 5% growth target does suggest that China is prepared to do more to stimulate the economy if needed," said UOB economist Ho Woei Chen in a note. Almost all sectors were in the red. Among the worst performers on the benchmark index, Seatrium fell 3.3%, SATS was down 2.3% and Genting Singapore lost 2.2%. Meanwhile, UOL Group rose 0.7%. (amanda.lee@wsj.com)
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March 05, 2024 04:30 ET (09:30 GMT)
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