Economy
MAS likely to retain policy settings in October
MAS likely to retain policy settings in October
A move to a zero percent appreciation stance could be triggered if growth deteriorates.
Total employment up by 8,400 in Q2
Unemployment rate for residents and citizens were at 2.9% and 3%, respectively.
Import, export prices fall YoY
The decrease in the Non-oil index was due to the Machinery & Transport Equipment index.
COTD: Import prices rise 1.3% MoM in June
The oil index gained 6.3% MoM.
Core inflation forecast revised down on muted price pressures
Analysts expect core inflation to fall between 0.6%–0.9% for 2025.
Singapore records lower waste levels in 2024
The overall recycling rate continued to hover around 50%.
Singapore inflation eases with broad price moderation in H1
The Consumer Price Index (CPI)-All Items for general households rose by 0.9% on a YoY basis from January to June 2025.
MAS likely to ease monetary policy amidst GDP slowdown
Currency overvaluation and persistent external risks were also cited as factors.
Consumer price index down 0.1% in June
But it was 0.8% higher than a year earlier, with food and transport prices rising.
Singapore exports up in June
Overall export growth also strengthened, which was partly due to base effects.
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Front-loading activity could lead to a slowdown in the months ahead, the report stated.
Post-Trump tariffs won't revert to status quo: SM Lee
The city-state is now being subjected to a 10% tariff by the US.
Singapore SME index rises to 50.5 in Q2 as growth returns
The index increase reflects a 5.8% YoY rise in collections and a 4.5% increase in payments.
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