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Consumer price index (CPI)
Singapore economy
Singapore’s headline inflation eases further to 4.0% while core inflation moderates to 3.4% in August (update)
Looking ahead, core inflation is expected to moderate further over the next few months, says MAS and MTI.
September 25, 2023
Global Economy
Briefs: US Fed raises interest rates; manufacturing output down while headline and core inflation figures ease in June
Quoteworthy: "And soon we shall bid adieu to the twitter brand and, gradually, all the birds." - Elon Musk
July 28, 2023
US Economy
US inflation cools to 3% and core CPI rises less than forecast
Excluding food and energy, the US's CPI rose 0.2% from the prior month.
July 12, 2023
US inflation slows in May, giving room for Fed to pause rate hikes
At 4%, year-over-year inflation is now at its lowest level since March 2021.
June 14, 2023
Singapore economy
Singapore’s headline inflation down to 5.5%, MAS core inflation down to 5% in March (update)
Headline and core inflation both moderated from February's print of 6.3% and 5.5%.
April 24, 2023
US Economy
Fed traders eye CPI after jobs data boost odds of a May hike
Concerns about the health of banks and the pace of credit creation will also be uppermost in investors’ minds.
April 07, 2023
Singapore economy
Analysts see 'final tightening' by MAS in April meeting after February's inflation figures
This will be the sixth consecutive tightening move since October 2021.
March 29, 2023
Singapore economy
Singapore’s headline inflation eases to 6.3%, MAS core inflation remains at 5.5% in February
In February, higher prices were seen across all industries.
March 23, 2023
US Economy
Fed rate pause is a tough call after inflation reaccelerates
Investors are now pricing in the likelihood of a 25 basis-point hike with a pause an option.
March 14, 2023
US Economy
US core CPI tops estimates, pressuring Fed as it weighs hike
The consumer price index, excluding food and energy, increased 0.5% last month and 5.5% from a year earlier.
March 14, 2023