Singapore GDP

Economists raise inflation projections, lower growth forecasts in first MAS survey since Iran war

Prime Minister Lawrence Wong noted that every city must navigate constraints and tap its unique strengths to deal with challenges.

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Downside risks for Singapore have risen significantly, says MTI, as energy and key input supply disruptions due to the Strait of Hormuz blockade lead to cost spikes, driving up inflationary pressures.

Singapore maintains 2026 growth forecast at 2-4% despite rising downside risks from Iran war

The Republic's Q1’s growth is below private-sector economists’ median expectations of 5.8%, according to a Bloomberg poll.

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MAS raised its core and headline inflation forecasts to 1.5% to 2.5% for 2026, from 1% to 2% previously.

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This optimistic outlook follows two years of robust growth at 5.3% and 5%, with expectations for another strong showing in 2026.

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The upward revision of gross domestic product in 2025 comes as Q4 growth is adjusted upwards to 6.9%, from an advance estimate of 5.7%.

Singapore revises 2025 GDP growth to 5% from 4.8% earlier, bolstered by a strong Q4

The central bank expects core inflation in Singapore to “increase modestly” in the near term.

Economists expect MAS to tighten monetary policy in April or July, after keeping settings unchanged in January

Singapore's GDP growth of 4.8% in 2025 exceeds earlier estimates by the Ministry of Trade and Industry.

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