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Singapore’s STI slumps 1.4% amid speculation on federal reserve rate cuts

The STI, which tracks the performance of Singapore's top companies, closed sharply lower, driven by investor concerns over the implications of possible changes in U.S. monetary policy. The recent sell-off comes amidst growing discussions in financial circles about whether the Federal Reserve will implement rate cuts to address economic slowdowns and inflationary pressures in the United States.

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Tokyo stock market plunges in historic sell-off amid U.S economic concerns

The dramatic downturn followed the release of disappointing U.S. jobs data for July, which revealed nonfarm payrolls significantly below market expectations and an increase in the unemployment rate. The weak data triggered concerns about a potential hard landing for the U.S. economy, spurring a global sell-off in equities. On Friday, the Dow Jones Industrial Average had already experienced its largest decline of the year, closing down 610 points.

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