RHB
A financial services group based in Malaysia
Electronic export surges 131.8% as AI-related data centre investment remains high
Electronic export surges 131.8% as AI-related data centre investment remains high
The growth is cushioning Singapore from the impact of Middle East tensions and trade tariffs.
NODX forecast lifted to 15.5% as US tariff threatens one-third of exports
Enterprise Singapore also raised its 2026 NODX band to 14%-16% from 3%-5% as July exports jumped 24.2%.
Inflation pressures build despite softer June core CPI
Economists flag electricity tariffs, oil prices, and El Niño as key risks in H2.
MAS seen holding policy in July on balanced growth and inflation risks
RHB kept its full-year GDP forecast for the city-state at 4% leaning toward the upside on strong exports.
Six themes shaping Singapore's H2 equity bets
El Niño, AI capex and a stronger Singapore dollar reshape where returns come from.
Analysts split on Singapore's AI-led growth outlook
Strong semiconductor demand lifted growth above the government's full-year forecast pace.
MAS pauses policy tightening amidst 30% risk of Gulf War energy shock
Maybank notes fuel costs and supply shocks have not triggered consumer price spikes.
Simba-M1 deal setback dims hopes for telco tie-ups: report
StarHub's Antina 5G venture could still support a future merger.
Retail growth masks consumer budget squeeze
High-end watches, jewellery, and expensive household furniture face an intense winter slump.
Why Singapore's tech boom masks a widening non-electronics slump
UOB warns a 'K-shaped' trend will persist as chips dominate and energy costs drag other sectors.
Supermarket earnings to defy wider retail slump as essential demand holds
Grocery retailers are expected to grow earnings 9% annually through 2028.
Retail growth to halve in H2 as Mideast conflict ends 'inflation calm'
Sales momentum faces an H2 moderation as businesses, households shift to a wait-and-see approach.
Singapore keeps 3.0% GDP outlook as exports jump 15.3% in March
RHB flags trade strength and MAS policy shift amidst energy-driven external risks.
Singapore prepares off-budget relief as energy risks threaten $8.5b surplus
The government signals readiness to deploy monetary and fiscal measures.
US$100 Brent oil risks stalling SG industrial production at 0%
Escalating tensions between Israel and Iran compound downside risks for the manufacturing sector.
S-REIT index slumps 6% amidst Middle East energy shock fears
RHB urged a shift to ‘defensive large-cap’ REITs to survive market volatility.
How Singapore’s safe-haven status offsets Middle East war
Maybank expects H1 gains for Banks, REITs, and Tech if conflict is short.
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