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Singapore banks downgraded as prolonged Middle East conflict weighs on outlook

UOB Kay Hian cut its Straits Times Index target and downgraded Singapore banks, citing the expected effects of a prolonged Middle East conflict. The item indicates a negative market outlook linked to regional instability.

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A sustained conflict could weaken regional growth, banking performance and investor sentiment.

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  1. UOBKH cuts STI target, downgrades banks on prolonged Middle East conflict ↗businesstimes.com.sg · Recorded source date: Sep 16, 2026, 4:46 AM UTC

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