More government support for a slowing economy expected: Fitch
Fitch Solutions says upcoming Budget could also hint at when PAP will call an early vote
Singapore
FITCH Solutions analysts are looking at looser fiscal policy from the Singapore government in February's Budget, according to a short commentary published by the agency on Monday.
Given factors such as an impending global slowdown and the pressure on the Republic's export-driven economy, the report said that the rising external downside risks "are likely to prompt policymakers to adopt policies to cushion the economy through domestic-oriented initiatives" such as public infrastructure spending.
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