STI

Straits Times

3,179.72

-49.97

-1.55%

SINGAPORE : Stocks in Singapore closed 1.55 per cent lower on Monday as traders grew increasingly worried about the unrest in Egypt.

Dealers said investors were also concerned the unrest could spread to neighbouring countries in the Middle East.

The Straits Times Index fell 49.97 points to end at 3,179.72.

Volume was 1.41 billion shares.

Losers led gainers 417 to 106.