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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
Banking & finance
SVB collapse unlikely to cause systemic risk, say analysts
Analysts also largely agree SVB is unlikely to impact markets the way the Global Financial Crisis did in 2008.
March 16, 2023
Singapore economy
Analysts see downsides to Singapore’s retail sales after ‘unexpected’ 0.8% y-o-y contraction in January
The lower-than-expected retail sales index were attributed to the higher GST and inflationary pressures.
March 03, 2023
Global review
What's happening to the European market?
With the weakening of the foreign currency, European stocks’ prices are now discounted compared to their values six months ago
November 03, 2022
Singapore economy
Economists take a closer look at MAS's surprise move to tighten its monetary policy stance
The MAS surprised with its decision to tighten its monetary policy stance earlier today.
July 14, 2022
Singapore economy
UOB ups Singapore's 2022 NODX growth forecast to 5%; other analysts retain GDP, NODX estimates
UOB's revised forecast is at the top end of Enterprise Singapore’s projection of a 3% to 5% growth for the year.
June 20, 2022
Singapore economy
Singapore's March retail sales surprises on upside with 8.7% y-o-y growth
UOB economist Barnabas Gan is estimating that Singapore’s retail sales will expand by another 6.0% in 2022.
May 05, 2022
Singapore economy
Singapore's NODX expands by 9.5% in February, easing from January's growth
NODX to the top 10 markets rose on the whole in February, with the largest contributors being the EU 27, China and Malaysia.
March 17, 2022
Singapore economy
Singapore's January retail sales up 11.8% y-o-y, beating market estimates
UOB economist Barnabas Gan says retail sales will likely continue to remain supported in 2022, with sales expanding by 6% in 2022
March 04, 2022
Oil & Gas
Banks' exposure to commodity trading houses are likely to be limited
Reports indicate that commodity trading houses are getting margin calls. Their banks are European with a few exceptions
October 11, 2021