The Singapore FTSE Straits Times Index closed down 0.2% at 4,646.21 points, achieving a full-year gain of 23% for 2025, which, according to data from the London Stock Exchange Group, marks its largest annual increase since 2006. Macquarie Research stated in a recent report that a weaker US dollar and global monetary easing policies are expected to be favorable factors for Southeast Asian stock markets in the new year. The report noted, "Investors have been seeking refuge in the Singapore stock market, benefiting from robust earnings, yields, and strong foreign exchange." DFI Retail Group, ST Engineering, and UOL Group were among the top-performing individual stocks this year, surging by 95%, 81%, and 69%, respectively.