Monetary policy

Singapore’s economic strategy must be ready for structural artificial intelligence-related risk

A narrower forecast points to stabilising prices, though HSBC and UOB flag a January risk

Core inflation forecast for 2026 narrows to 1.5% to 2%; central bank sees price pressures easing from mid-2027

Another ‘very slight’ steepening of the Singdollar policy band is expected on Oct 14

El Nino deals a new blow to supply chains and prices that central bankers must now reckon with

AI, high energy prices and rising public debt are major ‘cross-currents’ the world economy must navigate

Kiuchi made the remarks in response to reporters

Bond markets remain tense after a vicious sell-off

But the widely expected move fails to prop up the yen, which initially falls