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Shophouse outlook softens amid investor pushback on valuations
Shophouse outlook softens amid investor pushback on valuations
Sales for 2025 are projected to hit between S$700m and S$800m.
Singapore's small-mid caps bound for growth
MAS’s EQDP is expected to attract capital beyond $5b investment.
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.
Automation stalls hiring at top banks
Lenders are also upskilling to keep up with tech.
MAS likely to retain policy settings in October
A move to a zero percent appreciation stance could be triggered if growth deteriorates.
Decline in mortgagee sales slows auction listings in Q2
A decline in interest rates also has a role in this trend.
Stamp duty rule change may deter some property investors
The four-year holding period and higher tax rates are meant to curb speculation.
Global trade risks dampens industrial property demand
Singapore’s industrial rents are up, and occupancy has dipped.
Core inflation forecast revised down on muted price pressures
Analysts expect core inflation to fall between 0.6%–0.9% for 2025.
MAS likely to ease monetary policy amidst GDP slowdown
Currency overvaluation and persistent external risks were also cited as factors.
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.
Investors flock to Singapore despite trade uncertainty
They are actively seeking logistics and multi-user industrial assets.
East Asia-led NODX gains offset slump in Western demand
This signals a shift toward deeper intra-Asian trade.
Home sales set to rise in July on new launches
Lower interest rates provide support, but a weak macro-outlook may dampen buying sentiment.
Singaporeans shift spending from US to local and Chinese goods
They said that Trump's reintroduction of tariffs drove this overall sentiment.
Falling interest rates and new home launches to propel July sales
Properties such as LyndenWoods are expected to fuel demand.
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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