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Singapore’s luxury home market remains strong in H1

Singapore’s luxury home market remains strong in H1

131 luxury non-landed homes were sold in H1 2025, 33.7% higher than in H2 2024.

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Automation stalls hiring at top banks

Lenders are also upskilling to keep up with tech.

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MAS likely to retain policy settings in October

A move to a zero percent appreciation stance could be triggered if growth deteriorates.

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Decline in mortgagee sales slows auction listings in Q2

A decline in interest rates also has a role in this trend.

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Stamp duty rule change may deter some property investors

The four-year holding period and higher tax rates are meant to curb speculation.

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Global trade risks dampens industrial property demand

Singapore’s industrial rents are up, and occupancy has dipped.

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Core inflation forecast revised down on muted price pressures

Analysts expect core inflation to fall between 0.6%–0.9% for 2025.

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MAS likely to ease monetary policy amidst GDP slowdown

Currency overvaluation and persistent external risks were also cited as factors.

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Two major banks expect lower earnings and margins in Q2

Meanwhile, fee income is expected to grow for both DBS and OCBC, thanks to wealth management.

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Investors flock to Singapore despite trade uncertainty

They are actively seeking logistics and multi-user industrial assets.

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East Asia-led NODX gains offset slump in Western demand

This signals a shift toward deeper intra-Asian trade.

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Home sales set to rise in July on new launches

Lower interest rates provide support, but a weak macro-outlook may dampen buying sentiment.

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Singaporeans shift spending from US to local and Chinese goods

They said that Trump's reintroduction of tariffs drove this overall sentiment.

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Falling interest rates and new home launches to propel July sales

Properties such as LyndenWoods are expected to fuel demand.

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Top auction houses draw Southeast Asia’s elite art buyers

Moneyed Millennials and Gen Zers are spending more on art pieces.

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Hybrid work to potentially boost productivity and cut costs in Singapore

Businesses could potentially save on 55% real estate costs by shifting to hybrid work.

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SGX’s securities daily average value expected to sustain growth through 2027

SDAV is expected to rise 9% in FY2026 and 4% in FY2027.

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