Singapore is tapping a Nobel-winning formula to help its useless singles get dates

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Key facts

• FirstDate offers one potential match at a time, testing whether fewer choices can help singles build a connection.
• Reported by Fortune and published Thu, 01 Oct 2026 19:17:19 UTC.

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• How rate expectations and index futures respond
• Guidance or commentary from the companies and policymakers involved

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