Monetary policy

Another crash-landing for Brazil’s economy?

2026-10-28T07:00:00.000Z
MAS tightened monetary policy in April and July this year amid rising inflation risks, before leaving its policy settings unchanged in October.

Monetary policy could turn accommodative as AI productivity gains take hold: MAS chief economist

2026-10-20T10:02:43.000Z
Stagflation lacks a straightforward monetary-policy remedy; fiscal policy, if targeted well, can be more effective, says the writer.

The end of abundance

2026-10-20T04:00:00.000Z
Aligning the tenor of central bank operations with overnight repo rates would make the PBOC’s guidance more precise, PBOC Governor Pan Gongsheng said.

China signals overnight rate set to become main policy benchmark

2026-10-19T11:00:17.000Z
The Singdollar remains firm within its policy band, though low interest rates could weigh on it, analysts said.

Low rates may weigh on Singdollar after MAS policy hold

2026-10-15T11:35:17.000Z
The city-state has a clear role to play in ensuring that the business and societal take-up of AI is intentional and targeted.
NEWS ANALYSIS

Bubble or nothing? Looking at the AI boom as part of a cycle

2026-10-14T11:39:17.000Z
The Singdollar’s trade-weighted index is slightly lower after MAS’ announcement of its decision to hold monetary policy settings.

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

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”.

MAS holds monetary policy settings, pausing after two straight tightenings

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.

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

2026-10-12T09:25:37.000Z
El Nino disrupts markets for commodities such as rice, contributes to water shortages and slows traffic in the Panama Canal, forcing up shipping costs.
THE BOTTOM LINE

The economic shock that’s almost too hot to handle

2026-10-12T07:00:00.000Z