RHB

A financial services group based in Malaysia

Middle East tensions raise inflation risks whilst GDP growth impact seen limited: analysts

Middle East tensions raise inflation risks whilst GDP growth impact seen limited: analysts

With 55% of crude oil sourced from the Middle East, every price jump hits the CPI—but the broader economy is holding firm.

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Singapore rolls out $6.5b equity boost to strengthen market liquidity

The policy move is expected to support trading activity and deepen market participation.

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Silicon 'AI Bomb' divides analysts on MAS policy path

Maybank signals an April slope steepening whilst RHB bets on policy stability through June.

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Exports to remain steady in 2026 but volatile factors threatens growth

Full-year 2026 NODX is projected at 3% following ean stimated 4% growth in 2025.

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5 investment themes for Singapore 2025

Singapore REITs are seen to benefit from lower rates as policy reforms boost market depth.

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Export-oriented industries to bear the brunt of rising trade tensions—report

Policymakers are concerned about sectoral tariffs on pharmaceuticals and semiconductors.

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Tame CPI pressures expected for Singapore in 2025: RHB

April saw a slight uptick in core inflation driven by firmer prices.

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Economy to grow 1.7% to 2% in 2025: analysts

Exports could drop as much as 4.3%, according to RHB.

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LIST: 20 small-cap stocks in Singapore to watch in 2025

Five of the 20 belong to the consumer sector.

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Singapore at risk for technical recession in H1—analyst

GDP Growth in the second quarter will likely contract by 2.4%.

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MAS to maintain policy settings—analysts

Both banks cite weak global demand and subdued prices as reasons for the expected pause.

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Who will benefit from Singapore’s equities market programme

Experts said there is still a need to clarify the investment focus of the $5b EQDP.

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Singapore’s 2025 GDP to grow 3.0% with budget-led support: RHB

The 3% forecast is at the upper bound of the official estimate range of 1–3%.

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Budget 2025: Winners and Losers

Experts say some sectors could face drawbacks from budget measures.

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Singapore needs to scale up nuclear energy development

This will support hydrogen deployment.

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4 areas Budget 2025 will likely prioritise

There will be focus on upskilling programmes amongst others.

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Strong supermarket outlook driven by positive retail consumption trends

The segment is growing driven by cost efficiencies and new outlets.

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