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US stocks
Buy dips 'very selectively', remain diversified and buy gradually over coming months amid sharp drop in US stocks: OCBC
US stocks saw their worst day in over two years on Sept 13.
September 14, 2022
Global Economy
'Inflation fever' is finally breaking — but central banks won't stop hiking rates
Global inflation is finally coming off the boil, even if it’s set to remain far too hot for the liking of the world’s central bank
August 30, 2022
Singapore economy
Core inflation may remain elevated 'for longer', say analysts
RHB's Gan forecasts that the inflation pace will stay at around the 7.0% handle before falling to 5.0% in 4Q2022.
August 26, 2022
Global Economy
Briefs: Malaysia's ex-PM Najib Razak goes to jail; Singapore to drop most mask requirements from Aug 29
"I hope the new balance will enable Singapore to remain a tolerant and inclusive society for many years to come." - PM Lee.
August 26, 2022
Singapore economy
Singapore all-items CPI up 7.0% in July; MAS Core Inflation up by 4.8% y-o-y
July's inflation have surpassed the full-year estimates pencilled in by the MAS and MTI.
August 23, 2022
Singapore economy
Economists lift Singapore inflation outlook, see more tightening: Bloomberg
In a separate survey, all seven economists said that Singapore won’t lose its competitive edge against Hong Kong.
August 22, 2022
Singapore economy
Singapore all-items CPI up 6.7% in June; MAS Core Inflation up by 4.4%
MAS and MTI say they expect Singapore’s CPI-All Items inflation to come in at a range of between 5.0% - 6.0% for 2022.
July 25, 2022
Global Economy
Briefs: Singapore's core inflation hits 13-year high; MAS grants in-principle licenses to three crypto firms
In other news, Switzerland imported gold from Russia for the first time since the invasion of Ukraine.
June 23, 2022
Singapore economy
Singapore all-items CPI up 5.6% y-o-y in May; MAS core inflation up 3.6% y-o-y
In its outlook statement, MAS and MTI are expecting the MAS core inflation to pick up further in the coming months.
June 23, 2022
Global Economy
Worst is yet to come for food inflation in Asia, Nomura warns
That’s flashing warning signs for large food importers like Singapore, which is expected to see food inflation double to 8.2%.
June 21, 2022