Monetary Policy

45% of respondents in MAS’ latest poll see tightening of Singdollar policy band in October, up from 30% before

Why targeted central bank instruments that incentivise strategic investments are crucial in this age

Their rate recommendations provide an insight into how contested the Fed policymakers’ final decision was

Three policymakers dissented in favour of a quarter-percentage point hike at the meeting

At its meeting last month, the Japanese central bank held its policy rate at 1% and signalled that it could possibly raise it in September

Price pressures have risen due to the Iran war and large AI investments

The yen ‘seems very undervalued to ​me’, said US Treasury Secretary Bessent on Jul 30

MAS says firmer growth and building medium-term inflation risks warrant further restraint

The central bank cites persistent medium-term inflation risks and resilient growth behind decision