Monetary Policy
More monetary policy tightening moves on the cards this year: economists
April’s revisions seen as pre-emptive; inflation pass-through from Iran war yet to show up in data
Singapore tightens monetary policy for first time since 2022, raises inflation forecasts amid Iran war oil shock
Core and headline inflation forecast is raised to 1.5-2.5%, from 1-2% previously
Singapore may tighten monetary policy as oil shock lifts prices
The Singapore dollar has slipped against the greenback since the war in Iran started
Singapore stocks near record high as Iran war fuels haven status
Trump said the US will begin blockade of Hormuz, setting the stage for more global market turmoil
Oil spike, inflation, and Middle East tensions: Can ceasefire avert global economic shock?
Despite the ceasefire, markets persist, with oil prices nearly doubling since January. A fragile US-Iran truce caused a stock rally, but its lasting effect on Asian markets is unclear.
US Fed’s Jefferson: sustained higher energy prices could worsen inflation, spending outlook
FEDERAL Reserve Vice Chair Philip Jefferson on Thursday said he is keeping a watchful eye on higher energy prices, which, if sustained, could worsen inflation but also slow consumer and business spend...
Economists expect raised inflation forecast, MAS policy tightening in April on war-led cost pressures
Barclays is the outlier, expecting a policy move only in July
Indonesia eyes Budget cuts amid high oil prices, keeps free meal programme fund intact
The move could calm market concerns over a possible rise in the budget deficit from higher oil prices, says an economist
Oil fears keep S-E Asia’s central banks on their toes as they mull over easing plans
Economists see rate hikes or delayed cuts as policy space wanes and stagflation looms
Iran war tips scales for MAS to go for stronger Singdollar in April: economists
Analysts now expect a 50 bps steepening of the S$NEER policy band slope
