monetary policy
MAS likely to retain policy settings in October
MAS likely to retain policy settings in October
A move to a zero percent appreciation stance could be triggered if growth deteriorates.
MAS likely to ease monetary policy amidst GDP slowdown
Currency overvaluation and persistent external risks were also cited as factors.
MAS eases monetary policy as core inflation forecasts drops to 1% to 2%
CPI-All Items inflation will average 1.5% to 2.5% in 2025.
Economists see no impetus for MAS to adjust policy before mid-2025
They expect changes only when core inflation nears 1.8% YoY.
Mixed views on MAS policy for 1H25 as Singapore faces inflation and growth risks
In Q3, the economy grew faster at 4.1% YoY.
Experts split on October policy move following core inflation increase
MAS core inflation expanded to 2.7% YoY in August.
MAS likely to keep restrictive slope amid rising imported inflation
Policy normalisation, however, could take place in October.
Disinflation trends may prompt MAS slope cut
UOB experts said MAS may cut monetary policy slope by 50 bps.
MAS policy holds steady for medium-term price stability
The central bank said its current policy settings remain "appropriate."
MAS keeps policy unchanged in January MPS
The central bank said the current policy settings remain "appropriate."
MAS to keep its policy unchanged in January 2024: experts
The prediction comes on the back of core inflation’s continued moderating trajectory.
MAS holds rates as Singapore’s GDP is expected to improve in 2024
The central bank warns that domestic recovery could be weaker than expected.
3 reasons why MAS to keep policy settings ‘unchanged’
MAS will hold its monetary policy meeting no later than 13 October.
MAS unlikely to change monetary policy in October – experts
There is, however, a 40% chance that it will reduce the slope of the S$NEER band slightly.
Looser monetary policy awaits Singapore in 2024: report
Experts believe inflation will fall further this year.
MAS unlikely to change policy in October: experts
UOB Kay Hian said an off-cycle announcement will only happen if there's a sharp growth downgrade in inflation.
Another tightening or status quo? What to expect from MAS’ April MPC meeting
Some experts predict a further increase in the slope to 2.0%.
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