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Economy18 Aug 2026
The HeadlineSingapore new private home sales in June fall to the lowest level in over two years
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Fewer new private homes sold in June than at any point in the past two years — high prices and steady mortgage rates are keeping buyers cautious, even as the broader market cools.
Source: Real Estate Asia
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The HeadlineS&P 500 falls for a third day as elevated global bond yields and oil prices weigh
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Shares dropped for a third straight session as government bond yields and oil stayed high — when safe bonds pay more interest, investors often pull back from riskier shares.
Source: CNBC
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The HeadlineDow loses more than 270 points as oil prices pressure stocks amid rising Iran tensions
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Shares fell as rising Middle East tensions pushed up oil prices — costlier oil can feed through to higher fuel and food prices, hitting both wallets and markets.
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