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We foresee a subdued June due to the FIFA World Cup and holiday season distractions in the US and Singapore. This lull presents a tactical opportunity to accumulate ahead of a July rebound.
June lull an accumulation window - Straits Times Index outlook
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STI’s action over the past month tilted towards our base case scenario, which calls for the benchmark to hold above 4700 with a choppy upward bias towards our 2026 year-end target of 5250. While we continue to favour our base case (50%), the probability of a prolonged stalemate has also risen. If this unfolds, Brent could revert to US$110/bbl and above.
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- robust growth from AI-driven exports, financial services, Infocom and construction;
- MAS market revival measures such as EQDP and value unlock initiatives; and
- cautious optimism that the Strait of Hormuz can reopen by end-June.
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We foresee a quiet June due to the FIFA World Cup distraction, start of the US summer holiday, and the school holiday season in Singapore. We see this lull as a tactical opportunity to accumulate ahead of a July rebound, driven by market activity revival post-World Cup, seasonality and the possible reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.
US-Iran de-escalation emerges, but risks remain
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Above is an excerpt from a report by DBS Group Research.
Clients of DBS may access the full PDF report @ https://www.dbs.com/insightsdirect/.
Kee Yan YEO CMT DBS Group Research | Fang Boon FOO DBS Group Research | https://www.dbs.com/insightsdirect/ 2026-06-04
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