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Singapore economy
Singapore sees 2024 GDP growth at upper half of forecast
GDP grew 0.4% in the three months through June from the previous quarter.
August 13, 2024
Singapore economy
MAS maintains prevailing rate of appreciation of S$NEER policy band in July MPS
MAS says it expects headline inflation to average 2.0% to 3.0% in 2024.
July 26, 2024
Broker's Calls
Analysts mixed but mostly keep 2024 forecasts after May’s inflation figures
Singapore's headline and core inflation rose by 3.1% y-o-y in May.
June 26, 2024
Singapore economy
Singapore crowned world's most competitive economy in 2024
Singapore beats other economies like Switzerland and Denmark, but its stock market index significantly decreases in ranking.
June 18, 2024
Global Economy
US Fed not in a hurry to cut rates as consumer confidence remains healthy
Despite costs going up, economies are generally resilient
May 30, 2024
Singapore economy
Singapore keeps 2024 GDP growth forecast at 1% to 3%; expects gradual manufacturing and trade recovery
Within the manufacturing sector, the electronics cluster is projected to recover gradually in the coming quarters.
May 23, 2024
Singapore news
DBS remains as Singapore’s most valuable brand, while MBS becomes strongest brand in 2024
This year, DBS's brand value rose by 5% y-o-y to US$11 billion ($14.88 billion), making it Singapore's most valuable brand.
May 07, 2024
Singapore economy
Analysts mostly keep Singapore’s GDP estimates for 2024 despite softer-than-estimated 4Q2023 growth
Analysts have kept their estimates to range between 2% to 3%, while BofA has upped its estimate to 2.6% from 2.3% previously.
February 15, 2024
Oil & Gas
Singapore oil sales to ships jump as vessels avoid Red Sea risks
Volumes were 12% higher in January compared with a year ago, according to port authority data.
February 15, 2024
Singapore news
Singapore’s $260,000 Toyotas fuel angst over wealth gap
Singapore’s vehicle ownership cost — already a global outlier — remains not far from a record high.
January 29, 2024