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Singapore economy
Singapore's headline inflation at 6.6% y-o-y while MAS core inflation at 5.5% in January
For 2023, MAS and MTI have projected Singapore’s headline and core inflation to average 5.5%–6.5% and 3.5%–4.5% respectively.
February 23, 2023
Tong's Portfolio
Will the Malaysian government return the favour to the M40?
Too often though, discussions on lowering living costs, inevitably, center on helping the lower-income households, the B40.
February 02, 2023
Singapore economy
Analysts expect to see 'challenging' core inflation in 2023, further tightening cannot be 'ruled out'
All the analysts have kept their 2023 CPI forecasts unchanged.
January 25, 2023
Singapore economy
Headline inflation for general households rose by 6.1% in 2022
The second half of 2022 (2H2022) saw headline inflation for general households increasing by 7.0% on a y-o-y basis.
January 25, 2023
Singapore economy
Singapore’s headline inflation eases to 6.5% while MAS core inflation remains unchanged at 5.1% in December
In 2022, core inflation averaged at 4.1%, compared to 2021’s 0.9%.
January 25, 2023
Singapore economy
Headline and MAS core inflation nearly unchanged m-o-m at 6.7% and 5.1% in November
In 2023, headline and core inflation are projected to range between 5.5%–6.5% and 3.5%–4.5%, with the GST increase factored in.
December 23, 2022
US stocks
Buy dips 'very selectively', remain diversified and buy gradually over coming months amid sharp drop in US stocks: OCBC
US stocks saw their worst day in over two years on Sept 13.
September 14, 2022
Global Economy
'Inflation fever' is finally breaking — but central banks won't stop hiking rates
Global inflation is finally coming off the boil, even if it’s set to remain far too hot for the liking of the world’s central bank
August 30, 2022
Singapore economy
Core inflation may remain elevated 'for longer', say analysts
RHB's Gan forecasts that the inflation pace will stay at around the 7.0% handle before falling to 5.0% in 4Q2022.
August 26, 2022
Global Economy
Briefs: Malaysia's ex-PM Najib Razak goes to jail; Singapore to drop most mask requirements from Aug 29
"I hope the new balance will enable Singapore to remain a tolerant and inclusive society for many years to come." - PM Lee.
August 26, 2022