新加坡基準股指跌幅一度達1.3%，至5641.95點，爲8月21日以來最低水平。

Kimberly‑Clark shares rose about 2% after Reuters, citing sources, said the company is preparing asset sales to secure EU approval for its proposed acquisition of Kenvue.

Statistics Canada said headline CPI held at 3.0% YoY in August, in line with expectations, as gasoline retail prices rose 22.8% YoY versus 25.7% in July. CPI fell 0.1% MoM, matching the median economist forecast. Slower gasoline inflation was offset by higher travel and rents. The Bank of Canada has flagged growing inflationary risk from a possible Iran war; Governor Macklem warned a prolonged Middle East conflict would raise the odds that energy price rises transmit to broader inflation and said elevated energy costs are a greater concern than renewed US trade tensions.