Economy
Household incomes rise strongly in 2025 as inequality hits decade low
Household incomes rise strongly in 2025 as inequality hits decade low
Median income per household member grew at a rate of 3.8% per annum.
CEO confidence index hits 80 as GDP growth forecast cools
Nearly 90% of local leaders remain upbeat about the economy over the next 12 months.
Budget 2026 to target reflation risks as MAS hikes inflation forecasts: analysts
Financial analysts warn that core inflation will climb back to one point five percent despite the previous years cooling period.
Economic growth tethered to ‘AI boom’ as output gap narrows to 0.7%
A sharp decline in global AI valuations could force a faster easing of growth.
Daily Markets Briefing: STI up 0.21%; Top stock is Keppel
Keppel is the top stock with a 6.12% increase.
Singapore emerges as third-largest FX hub as trading hits $1.89t in 2025
April 2025 volume rose 60% from 2022.
Singapore to slash CDC vouchers in Budget 2026: analysts
Only 22% of the SINGA bond borrowing cap has been utilised for new national projects.
Singapore seizes 78.1% of SEA venture deal value in 2025
The late-stage rebound concentrated funding in H2.
Singapore targets capital-intensive growth as small market limits scale
Strategic footholds are being sought in frontier sectors including space innovation and deep tech.
Singapore activates largest bilateral digital pact with 27 EU States
Bilateral goods trade between the two partners surged past the $100b mark throughout 2025.
MAS outlook splits as Morgan Stanley calls April tightening
Morgan Stanley sees April tightening, CGS stays cautious.
Budget 2026 to surge tech funding as ageing workforce squeezes growth: analysts
Binding land and workforce shortages now force a radical productivity-led growth strategy.
Service optimism thins to 4% as shipping slump drags
Wholesale trade anticipates a major boost from the ongoing Windows 11 refresh and hardware renewals.
Silicon 'AI Bomb' divides analysts on MAS policy path
Maybank signals an April slope steepening whilst RHB bets on policy stability through June.
Singapore supply costs plunge 3.3% as oil index plummets
Total annual domestic supply prices for 2025 rose by nearly 1% despite the year-end dip.
Singapore growth to stall in 2026 as inflation limits rate-cut prospects
China’s slower expansion weighs on Asia-Pacific growth, prompting caution for 2026.
Singapore growth to slow to 2.6% as UOB warns export boost fades
UOB flags GDP momentum fades after 2025 hit 5% full-year.
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