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Singapore Equity Market Outlook January 2026: SIMSCI Uptrend, Sector Performance & Investment Insights

Broker Name: CGS International
Date of Report: January 30, 2026

Excerpt from CGS International report.

Report Summary

  • The MSCI Singapore Free SGD index (SIMSCI) closed January 2026 at 462.6 points, marking a 3.77% month-on-month gain, with a maintained 2026 target of 480 points (20x forward P/E).
  • Despite positive market performance, Singapore’s economic data slightly underperformed expectations, with exports and real estate showing mixed results.
  • Consumer Staples, Financials, and Industrials led sector performance, while Communications, Transport, and Retail underperformed.
  • Institutional investors were net buyers, especially in Developers, Industrials, Financials, and Technology sectors; retail investors were net sellers.
  • Key corporate developments included a merger between China National Aviation Fuel and Sinopec, a raised privatisation offer for LKH, and the listing of ASSPH, a co-living operator.
  • New research coverage was initiated on CAREIT, COLIWOO, and TWC, with Construction sector given an Overweight rating and top picks being SANLI, SOIL, and TWC.
  • Technically, the index found strong support, with a near-term target of 470 points and a 6-month target of 482 points. Major support is at 436 points.
  • Top performing stocks included STE, CapitaLand Investment, and Wilmar International, while laggards were Grab, Sea Ltd, and Singapore Airlines.
  • CGS International maintains a bullish outlook on the Singapore market for the near and medium term.

Above is an excerpt from a report by CGS International. Clients of CGS International can be the first to access the full report from the CGS International website : https://www.cgsi.com.sg/

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