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27 Jul 2026, 00:13 UTC · 2h ago

Singapore tightens monetary policy as rising oil prices rekindle inflation risk

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Singapore's second-quarter GDP expanded by 5.7% year-on-year, exceeding the median estimate of 5.5%. — Stronger-than-expected growth indicates economic resilience and positive momentum, particularly driven by AI-related electronics exports.
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The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) tightened monetary policy by increasing the rate of appreciation of the Singapore dollar's nominal effective exchange rate band. — Tightening monetary policy typically increases borrowing costs or reduces competitiveness, which can act as a drag on risk assets.
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Brent crude prices climbed above $100 a barrel following Houthi attacks on Saudi tankers in the Red Sea. — Higher energy costs increase input prices for global economies and specifically pressure energy-import-dependent nations like Singapore.
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