SGX Market Performance & Economic Outlook – Trailing Week of 7 August 2026
Prepared for: Senior Stakeholders
Date: 7 August 2026
Executive Summary
The Singapore Exchange (SGX) delivered a record‑breaking FY2026, posting a 7.8 % rise in net profit to S$698.4 million and an all‑time high in revenue. Double‑digit growth in derivatives volume, a surge in retail participation, and strong activity in small‑ and mid‑cap equities propelled the STI to a new peak of 5,713.19 points in July and a 0.95 % gain on 7 August 2026.
Key macro‑economic indicators remained robust: GDP grew 5.7 % YoY (1.1 % MoM in June), unemployment stayed low at 2 %, and inflation eased to 1.9 %. Trade balances and employment continued to expand, while the financial sector outperformed the broader market despite a modest dip in tech stocks.
Overall, FY2026 marked a broad‑based rally driven by strong corporate earnings, heightened retail and institutional participation, and a favorable macro‑environment.
Key Findings
1. SGX Financial Performance
| Metric | FY2026 Result | YoY Change | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Net profit | S$698.4 million | +7.8 % | SGX records all‑time highs in revenue, net profit for FY2026 – The Business Times |
| Net revenue (overall) | Record high | – | SGX Group FY2026 slides – Investing.com |
| Dividend | 52 % surge | – | SGX Group FY2026 slides – Investing.com |
| Cash‑equities net revenue | +28 % | – | Earnings call transcript – Investing.com |
| Securities daily average value | +35 % (18‑yr high) | – | Earnings call transcript – Investing.com |
| FICC net revenue | +US$55 million | – | SGX Group FY2026 slides – Investing.com |
| Commodity derivatives volume | +21 % | – | SGX Group FY2026 slides – Investing.com |
| SGX FX average daily volume | +33 % → US$190 bn | – | SGX Group FY2026 slides – Investing.com |
| Currency derivatives volume | +31 % | – | SGX Group FY2026 slides – Investing.com |
2. Market Activity & Indices
- STI – Reached 5,713.19 (July 2026) and closed 5,693 on 7 Aug 2026 (+0.95 % MoM).
- SGX stock (S68.SI) – 52‑week range 15.62‑25.11; previous close 24.32, day’s range 24.51‑25.11.
- Retail participation – SDAV surged 52 % YoY to a 12‑yr high; retail investors were net buyers for 5 consecutive months, delivering S$2.4 bn cumulative net inflows FY2026.
- Small‑ and mid‑cap activity – SDAV rose 155 % YoY to S$310 m (FY2026), the highest since FY2014; institutional net buying climbed 3× to S$606 m.
- Derivatives & securities turnover – Double‑digit volume growth in June across derivatives; securities turnover expanded significantly FY2026.
3. Economic Indicators (June/July 2026)
| Indicator | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| GDP Annual Growth | 5.7 % | Singapore Indicators – TradingEconomics |
| GDP Monthly (June) | 1.1 % | Singapore Indicators – TradingEconomics |
| Unemployment Rate | 2 % | Singapore Indicators – TradingEconomics |
| Inflation Rate | 1.9 % | Singapore Indicators – TradingEconomics |
| Balance of Trade (June) | SGD 13,817 m | Singapore Indicators – TradingEconomics |
| Current Account (Mar) | SGD 41,094 m | Singapore Indicators – TradingEconomics |
| Employment (Q2 2026) | +10,700 jobs (19th consecutive quarter of growth) | CNA – Channel NewsAsia |
| Retrenchments | Reached a high in Q2 (but unemployment remained low) | CNA – Channel NewsAsia |
| Interest Rate | 0.86 % (Aug 2026) | Singapore Indicators – TradingEconomics |
| Business Confidence | 12 points (June 2026) | Singapore Indicators – TradingEconomics |
4. Sector‑Specific Performance (Week ending 7 Aug 2026)
- Financials sector – +6.77 % (outperformance)
- Tech sector – ‑2.80 % (decline)
5. Notable Stock Movements
- DBS – Rose 2.3 % to a record SGD 75.20 after reporting a record Q2 profit.
- Property developers – Among the strongest performers after the government eased Additional Buyer’s Stamp Duty (ABSD) rules for large‑scale en‑bloc redevelopment projects.
6. Market Sentiment & External Factors
- The STI gained 0.9 % on 7 Aug 2026 despite a decline on Wall Street following the Fed’s decision to maintain interest rates.
- Traders took profit after the index hit a new record high, leading to a 41‑point (0.7 %) dip in Thursday morning deals.
Sources
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SGX records all‑time highs in revenue, net profit for FY2026 – The Business Times
https://businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/sgx-records-all-time-highs-revenue-net-profit-fy2026 -
Singapore Exchange Has ‘Stellar’ FY2026 Performance – Markets Media
https://marketsmedia.com/singapore-exchange-has-stellar-fy2026-performance -
Earnings call transcript: SGX Group posts record FY 2026 as growth broadens – Investing.com
https://uk.investing.com/news/transcripts/earnings-call-transcript-sgx-group-posts-record-fy-2026-as-growth-broadens-93CH-4814834 -
SGX Group FY2026 slides: record revenue, 52% dividend surge – Investing.com
https://ca.investing.com/news/company-news/sgx-group-fy2026-slides-record-revenue-52-dividend-surge-93CH-4781536 -
Singapore Stock Market (STI) – Quote - Chart - Historical Data – TradingEconomics
https://tradingeconomics.com/singapore/stock-market -
Singapore Indicators – TradingEconomics (GDP, unemployment, inflation, trade, interest rate, business confidence)
https://tradingeconomics.com/singapore/indicators -
Singapore retrenchments reach a high in Q2; unemployment remains low and broadly stable – CNA
https://channelnewsasia.com/singapore/singapore-employment-growth-q2-retrenchments-unemployment-mom-6289931 -
Stock market news for Aug. 6, 2026 – CNBC
https://cnbc.com/2026/08/05/stock-market-today-live-updates.html -
Stocks rise as AI selloff eases: Weekly Market Recap – Growbeansprout.com
https://growbeansprout.com/weekly-update-2-aug-2026 -
SGX (S68.SI) stock price, news, quote and history – Yahoo Finance
https://sg.finance.yahoo.com/quote/S68.SI/ -
Singaporean (SGX) Market Analysis & Valuation – Simply Wall St
https://simplywall.st/markets/sg
All data reflects the trailing week ending 7 August 2026 and is sourced from the citations above.