Singapore inflation

Economists mixed on near-term MAS policy tightening after core, headline inflation ease in September

2026-10-23T05:00:00.000Z
Expectations for price increases vary across spending categories, with transport recording the largest rise.

Most Singapore households expect inflation to rise over next year: survey

2026-10-20T02:20:00.000Z
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 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
Food services costs nudge food inflation up to 2.3% from 2.2%.

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

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

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

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

2026-07-27T07:00:00.000Z