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The Singdollar’s trade-weighted index is slightly lower after MAS’ announcement of its decision to hold monetary policy settings.

Economy & Policy

Surprise MAS hold signals core inflation near peak; economists see longer pause in policy tightening

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

2026-10-14T11:21:15.000Z

MAS says the current policy band “will allow the S$NEER to continue to strengthen and lean against the anticipated near-term rise in imported inflation”.

Economy & Policy

MAS holds monetary policy settings, pausing after two straight tightenings

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

2026-10-14T00:06:10.000Z

MAS tightened monetary policy in April for the first time since October 2022, and did so again in July.

Economy & Policy

Economists expect MAS to tighten monetary policy again in October, though some see room for a pause

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

2026-10-12T09:25:37.000Z

Food services costs nudge food inflation up to 2.3% from 2.2%.

Economy & Policy

Singapore core inflation picks up to 2.2% in August; analysts mixed on MAS response

Headline inflation, which includes accommodation and private transport, rises to 2.3%

2026-09-23T05:00:00.000Z

One respondent sees a downward re-centring of the policy band at MAS’ upcoming meeting.

Economists raise Singapore 2026 growth forecast to 5%; more see AI bubble as a top risk

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

2026-09-02T04:00:00.000Z

Inflation trends across CPI categories are mixed.

Singapore's core and headline inflation rise in July but stay below economists' estimates

Meanwhile, headline inflation picks up to 2.2% in July from the preceding month’s 1.9%.

2026-08-24T05:02:14.000Z

Near-term inflation will reflect Singapore’s regulated tariff hikes, as well as stronger travel-related services inflation amid higher jet fuel prices.

Iran conflict has hit inflation more than growth; MAS says any growth drag will be outweighed by AI boost

Core inflation will likely rise and stay elevated before easing in H2 2027, central bank adds

2026-07-27T07:00:00.000Z

Economists broadly agreed that MAS’ more upbeat growth assessment underpinned the surprise decision to tighten monetary policy.

More monetary tightening on the cards as early as October, after July’s ‘half-trigger’ move: economists

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

2026-07-27T06:45:53.000Z

MAS keeps its 2026 forecast range for both core and headline inflation unchanged at 1.5% to 2.5%.

MAS tightens monetary policy ‘very slightly’ in July, defying expectations for a hold

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

2026-07-27T00:07:14.000Z

Electricity and gas prices will face upward pressures, following electricity tariff increases in July, say watchers.

Economists expect unchanged monetary policy in July, after inflation rises but stays under forecast

They expect the authorities to monitor electricity prices and AI-led growth

2026-07-23T10:37:48.000Z

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