Inflation
See below for the latest news, analysis, profit results, share price information, and commentary on the topic of inflation.
Sheng Siong Supermarket to offer counter-inflation discounts in 2024
This will help alleviate the effects of rising prices following the increase in GST.
On National Day, PM Lee touts 4 government initiatives amidst inflation pinch
Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong said they are focusing on housing, government integrity, and others.
3 ways Singaporean investors are battling inflation
Investors said inflation is the main challenge in pursuing their new goals.
Possible recession in H1 23 is likely a ‘shallow one:’ RHB
This despite the further stress predicted in the first half of 2023.
Era of stable prices is already over, says PM Lee
PM Lee said this is because international economic conditions have fundamentally changed.
MAS tightens monetary policy for the fourth time in a row
Core inflation is expected to rise above 4% in the near term.
Core inflation to rise to 1.8% in 2022
The expected increase will be driven by three factors.
Core inflation inches up to 1.2% YoY in September
CPI-All items inflation also increased to 2.5% YoY.
October not yet the time for monetary policy tightening - HSBC
The report expects MAS to keep its current policy.
Core inflation to rise to 1.4% in 2022: analysts
This is on the back of higher energy and food prices.
Core inflation accelerates to 1.1% in August
Headline CPI, meanwhile, continued its slight ease.
Singapore inflation to continue transitory phase for rest of 2021
Upside risks, however, will continue to persist throughout the year.
Core inflation eased to 0.6% in June
Inflation for all items meanwhile remained unchanged at 2.4% YoY.
Chart of the day: Inflation expectations stay flat at 2.7%
Singaporeans expect prices for household durables & services to have picked up in the second quarter.
Economic growth could exceeed 4-6% forecast: MAS
MAS Managing Director Ravi Menon said the government could upgrade its GDP forecast for 2021.
Headline inflation seen to rise up to 1.5% in 2021
Overall inflation rose to 2.4% in May, the highest since November 2013.
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