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Singapore economy
MAS not switching from fighting inflation to supporting growth
MAS’s monetary policy stance remains tight relative to the business cycle.
July 05, 2023
Singapore economy
Rising inflation is making it too expensive for Singaporeans to stay healthy - Cigna Healthcare report
Only 27% of the research respondents in Singapore describe their current financial situation as “good”.
April 05, 2023
Broker's Calls
Analysts expect authorities to revise inflation forecasts upwards; MAS may tighten monetary policy in October
Singapore's headline inflation stood at 7.5% y-o-y while core inflation stood at 5.1% y-o-y in August 2022.
September 26, 2022
Singapore economy
MAS double tightening of upward re-centring and slope steepening 'likely' in Oct: Citi
The Citi analysts believe there is a 60% chance of at least 100bps upward re-centring and concurrent 50bps slope steepening.
September 19, 2022
Broker's Calls
ThaiBev, Kimly, Food Empire and Sheng Siong likely to be winners in rising inflation climate: RHB
The brokerage has kept its “overweight” call on the Singapore consumer stocks sector.
September 15, 2022
Global Economy
Full steam ahead — inflation will not derail for love nor money: Saxo Bank
Jakobsen was already warning about inflation as far back as late 2019
August 11, 2022
Singapore economy
Singapore narrows and lowers GDP growth forecast, citing 'deteriorating' global outlook
MTI has lowered Singapore’s GDP growth forecast for 2022 to 3% to 4% from 3% to 5% citing a worsening global economic environment.
August 11, 2022
Singapore economy
Singaporeans are spending more but incomes aren't keeping up: DBS
Consumers are spending more relative to income, with an expenses-to-income ratio rising to 64% in May from 59% a year earlier.
August 02, 2022
Broker's Calls
Invest in staple consumer plays such as Sheng Siong, Kimly, as well as reopening counters like FCT, LREIT & CICT: DBS
In a survey, the bank found that 80% of consumers are expecting surging inflation to last for the next 12 months or longer.
June 21, 2022
Singapore economy
Majority of Singaporeans say inflation handled 'badly', according to Blackbox poll
More than nine in 10 Singaporeans said inflation has affected their lives, with 37% indicating a “significant” impact.
June 11, 2022