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MAS springs surprise: slower S$ gains

SINGAPORE'S central bank astonished markets on Wednesday when it eased monetary policy and shifted inflation forecasts significantly lower, on the back of a sharp drop in global oil prices. ...

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The Monetary Authority of Singapore's (MAS) goal is to ensure price stability as a basis for sustainable economic growth.

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Government & Economy

MAS springs surprise: slower S$ gains

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S$ hits 4-year low; exports outlook still gloomy

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Inflation still expected to rise in H2 2015

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