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Singapore's NODX grows 12.3% in September, beating expectations
This marks the tenth consecutive month of NODX expansion.
October 18, 2021
Singapore economy
Inflation concerns spurs surprise monetary policy tightening by MAS
The central bank's surprise move follows estimates of core inflation staying “close to 2%".
October 14, 2021
Singapore economy
Accumulation in external and domestic cost pressures sees MAS tightening Singdollar policy stance in Oct
The central bank has moved to “raise slightly the slope” of the S$NEER policy band
October 14, 2021
Singapore economy
Singapore's GDP up by 6.5% in 3Q2021: MTI advance estimates
The expansion was led by growth in the construction sector.
October 14, 2021
Singapore economy
MAS to hold, signal policy move next April
Investors will be sensitive to any MAS comments on the global inflation debate
October 13, 2021
Singapore economy
PhillipCapital prefers financial and property sector for 4Q2021; sees complete re-opening of borders as STI catalyst
PhillipCapital has kept its STI target unchanged at 3,400 points.
October 08, 2021
Singapore economy
Singapore said to be getting feedback on tax ideas, including conversations around wealth taxes
Officials have met with members of Singapore’s business elite and advisers to the rich to gauge their reactions.
October 07, 2021
Singapore economy
Singapore's PMI slows for second consecutive month; economists brace for further slowdown amid supply chain disruptions
"Momentum could have peaked and a slowdown is on the cards," says Selena Ling, chief economist of OCBC Bank.
October 07, 2021
Singapore economy
GST hike to go ahead as planned
GST was introduced by Singapore back in 1994 at 3%
October 05, 2021
Singapore economy
Singapore’s August retail sales falls 2.8% y-o-y, first decline in months
The fall was driven by lower motor vehicle sales that corresponded with the lower COE quota this year.
October 05, 2021