Singapore inflation
MAS likely to tighten monetary policy in April following inflation uptick
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.
MAS may 'tighten aggressively' as response to 7-year high inflation: Maybank
The double-tightening move is expected in April.
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.
Inflation forecast moderately increases to 3.2% in December 2021: SInDEx
The forecast in September 2021 was 3.1%.
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.
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