Singapore shares gave up their intraday gains as investors took profits ahead of tonight's US December nonfarm payrolls report, which will shed more light on the health of the world's biggest economy.The Straits Times Index closed 0.2% lower at 3,338.44 after having risen to 3,372.
About 1.33 billion shares worth $1.25 billion changed hands, compared with 1.40 billion shares worth $1.15 on Thursday.
Market breadth turned neutral from positive, with 199 gainers and 193 decliners.
UOB led declines among blue chips, falling 2.7% to $23.38.
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