SINGAPORE – Singapore shares started mixed on Thursday after a run of gains this week.

This is as investors prepare for Chinese inflation data later in the day and wait to see if a deal can be finally reached for a Greek bailout.

The Straits Times Index (STI) fell 7.40 points or 0.25 per cent to 2,974.80.

Gainers beat losers five to four in a volume of 185.40 million shares valued at $119.10 million.

Commodity trading firm Noble Group Ltd will be in focus after appointing José Luiz Glaser as chief executive officer of its agriculture business, Noble Agri Ltd.