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Economists raise Singapore 2021 GDP forecasts to at least 6.5% despite 2Q21 flash estimates missing consensus
Singapore’s GDP grew 14.3% y-o-y in the 1Q21, compared to consensus estimates of 14.8%.
July 14, 2021
Singapore economy
Singapore’s GDP expands 14.3% y-o-y in 2Q2021
On a q-o-q seasonally-adjusted basis, the Singapore economy contracted by 2% in 2Q2021.
July 14, 2021
Singapore economy
Can Singapore survive a global minimum tax?
Yes, though investments will likely become more difficult to attract and retain.
July 09, 2021
Singapore economy
CGS-CIMB keeps end-2021 STI target at 3,488 points in June wrap-up
The analysts have included Yangzijiang, SPH, Keppel Corp, Grand Venture Tech, UOB and CDG among their top picks.
July 02, 2021
Singapore economy
Singapore's manufacturing output up by 30% y-o-y in May on low base in 2020, exceeding analysts' expectations
Analysts have also upgraded their manufacturing output estimates for the full-year 2021.
June 25, 2021
Singapore economy
Singapore’s inflation levels continue upward trend in May
Singapore's headline inflation grew 2.4% y-o-y in May.
June 23, 2021
Singapore economy
RHB remains optimistic on equities amid economy reopening
The STI closed 26.29 points lower or 0.8% down at 3,117.87 on June 21.
June 21, 2021
Singapore economy
Business sentiment remains cautiously optimistic for 3Q2021: SCCB
The outlook for the financial, manufacturing and wholesale sectors remained upbeat.
June 21, 2021
Singapore economy
Credit Suisse deems Singapore markets as 'attractive', with top picks being UOB, CDG, SATS, Sembcorp and Sea
This is based on the market’s price-to-earnings ratio (P/E) ratio at a 8.1% discount to the rest of Asia ex-Japan.
June 02, 2021
Singapore economy
1Q2021 GDP growth a 'pleasant surprise', but further uncertainties abound
Given the growing uncertainty, economists are largely keeping their full-year 2021 forecasts intact for now.
May 28, 2021