monetary policy
Monday Wrap: SG confidence rebound, MAS surprise, C-suite tech gap
Monday Wrap: SG confidence rebound, MAS surprise, C-suite tech gap
However, inflation is broadening beneath the sentiment recovery, and Singapore's GenAI readiness ranks last in Asia Pacific.
Analysts split on MAS outlook after surprise 'very slight' July tightening
RHB sees S$NEER slope reaching 1.50% by year-end whilst UOB expects a hold at 1.25% into 2027.
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.
MAS likely to retain policy settings in October
A move to a zero percent appreciation stance could be triggered if growth deteriorates.
MAS likely to ease monetary policy amidst GDP slowdown
Currency overvaluation and persistent external risks were also cited as factors.
MAS eases monetary policy as core inflation forecasts drops to 1% to 2%
CPI-All Items inflation will average 1.5% to 2.5% in 2025.
Economists see no impetus for MAS to adjust policy before mid-2025
They expect changes only when core inflation nears 1.8% YoY.
Mixed views on MAS policy for 1H25 as Singapore faces inflation and growth risks
In Q3, the economy grew faster at 4.1% YoY.
Experts split on October policy move following core inflation increase
MAS core inflation expanded to 2.7% YoY in August.
MAS likely to keep restrictive slope amid rising imported inflation
Policy normalisation, however, could take place in October.
Disinflation trends may prompt MAS slope cut
UOB experts said MAS may cut monetary policy slope by 50 bps.
MAS policy holds steady for medium-term price stability
The central bank said its current policy settings remain "appropriate."
MAS keeps policy unchanged in January MPS
The central bank said the current policy settings remain "appropriate."
MAS to keep its policy unchanged in January 2024: experts
The prediction comes on the back of core inflation’s continued moderating trajectory.
MAS holds rates as Singapore’s GDP is expected to improve in 2024
The central bank warns that domestic recovery could be weaker than expected.
3 reasons why MAS to keep policy settings ‘unchanged’
MAS will hold its monetary policy meeting no later than 13 October.
MAS unlikely to change monetary policy in October – experts
There is, however, a 40% chance that it will reduce the slope of the S$NEER band slightly.
Read Here
Advertise
Sign Up
![[Singapore Business Review] Report on the Asian Business Channel](https://www.cmgassets.com/s3fs-public/styles/video_thumbnail/public/2026-10/full-show-thumbnail_1.png.webp?VersionId=bJbrT_JKOuMWBnf7YkmsWjOSWIXddSvY&itok=zWuxHRNG)
Commentary
When scale arrives before proof: Singapore’s capital allocation question in Southeast Asia
Rethinking fleet ownership in a changing business landscape
Beyond the chips: The materials behind Singapore’s AI infrastructure
How homegrown brands are redefining premium in Asia
AI in hospitality: Where should Singapore’s F&B operators draw the line?
Do Singapore workplaces mistake silence for leadership?
AI as the new competitive advantage for Singapore’s small retailers
Singapore's next payments opportunity