STI Weekly Movers & Shakers for Week Ending 18 Oct 2025: Gold Surges, China SDRs Crater

The Singapore stock market witnessed a week of dramatic contrasts ending October 18, 2025, as investors grappled with surging gold prices, intensifying US-China trade tensions, and sector-specific challenges across various counters traded on SGX. While safe-haven assets soared to record highs amid geopolitical uncertainty, Chinese tech stocks and Singapore property-related counters faced significant headwinds.

I’m Iggy, founder of The Investing Iguana, where I break down complex market moves into actionable insights for everyday Singaporean investors. My channel has reached over 50,000 subscribers and ranks among the top finance creators globally, bringing you street-smart analysis grounded in real-world economics and portfolio strategy. This week’s movers paint a vivid picture of a market in transition, caught between fear and opportunity.