Singapore's Twin Engine: AI Growth & Market Revival Clash with Luxury Property Losses

Singapore's economic outlook has been upgraded to a "bullish signal" by economists after a strong Q2 showing, with AI and finance leading the charge. The market is on a tear, with the Straits Times Index hitting multiple record highs in 2026 as investors seek shelter in heavyweight banking stocks. SGX is riding this wave, planning new single-stock ETFs and regional partnerships after reporting record full-year earnings of $698 million. The bourse's own shares have surged...