Singapore inflation

MAS likely to tighten monetary policy in April following inflation uptick

Headline inflation moved at a faster pace in February at 4.3% YoY.

MAS likely to tighten monetary policy in April following inflation uptick

Headline inflation moved at a faster pace in February at 4.3% YoY.

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Private transportation costs have had a growing effect on price increases since 2021.

Headline inflation climbs faster in February at 4.3%

It accelerated due to higher private transport inflation.

Inflation rises at fastest pace in nine years at 4%

The accelerating CPI was driven by higher food and oil prices.

Headline inflation rises at fastest pace since 2013 at 4%

Elevated prices likely to push MAS to further tighten monetary policy.

Core inflation jumps to 2.1% in December 2021

The growth was driven by the increase in services inflation.

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DBS said YoY inflation will stay elevated until May 2022.

Economy to grow by 4.1%: Standard Chartered

The retail, real estate, and admin support sectors are expected to recover.

Singapore overall inflation hits 3.2% highest since 2013

This was led by higher private road transport and accommodation costs. 

June CPI remains elevated at 2.4% YoY

MAS upgraded its 2021 official headline CPI from 0.5%-1.5% YoY to 1%-2% YoY.