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Singapore stocks closed little changed at 4,636.15 on Dec 26 as holiday-thinned trading sapped momentum, with investors reluctant to take fresh positions ahead of the year-end stretch.<\/p>\n
The benchmark Straits Times Index (STI) hovered around the flat line for most of the session, reflecting muted risk appetite as regional markets also lacked clear direction. Turnover was light, underscoring the post-Christmas lull.<\/p>\n
Banking heavyweights were mixed, offering limited support to the index, while selected industrial and property names saw modest bargain hunting. Defensive stocks held firm, but gains were capped by a lack of fresh catalysts.<\/p>\n
With only a handful of trading sessions left in the year, market participants are increasingly focused on portfolio rebalancing and macro signals heading into 2026, including global interest-rate expectations and China\u2019s growth outlook.<\/p>\n
For now, Singapore equities appear set to close the year quietly, with investors opting to sit tight until liquidity and conviction return in the new year.<\/p>\n