why it held up as DBS and OCBC slipped in Singapore trade
Singapore, Jan 19, 2026, 15:00 SGT — Regular session
- UOB shares edged up 0.05% to S$36.76 in afternoon trading, holding close to the session’s peak
- DBS dropped 0.81%, while OCBC edged down 0.49%, dragging the bank-driven Singapore market lower
- Traders are focused on UOB’s Jan. 21 perpetual securities offering and a packed week of rate and inflation data.
Shares of United Overseas Bank Ltd ticked up slightly on Monday afternoon, outpacing DBS Group and OCBC as Singapore’s main index fell. By 2:48 p.m. local time, UOB was trading 0.05% higher at S$36.76, within a range of S$36.38 to S$36.85. (SG Investors)
The three lenders dominate the Straits Times Index and often amplify moves in risk appetite. When…
