Singapore inflation
Expert calls for sin tax increase to strengthen SG’s fiscal position
The last increase related to sin taxes was in 2018.
Expert calls for sin tax increase to strengthen SG’s fiscal position
The last increase related to sin taxes was in 2018.
Inflation picks up in May at 5.6%
It accelerated due to higher private transport, food, and services inflation.
Singapore retains spot as 13th most expensive city for overseas workers
This is despite higher-than-average inflation of 5%.
How will the looming monetary policy tightening in October affect inflation
OCBC forecasts an "upside risk."
Chart of the day: Core inflation rises to record breaking 3.3%
This is the highest since core inflation hit 3.5% in January 2012.
Inflation to increase ‘by a bigger magnitude’ in coming months: analysts
Inflation further accelerated to 5.4% in March.
Chart of the Day: Inflation accelerates to a sizzling 5.4% in March
Prices of basic goods have been on an uptick since February last year.
Inflation picks up in March at 5.4%
It accelerated due to higher private transport, food, and services inflation.
Inflation to reach 9-year high of 4.1% in March: poll
The DBS and SMU report found that overall headline inflation expectations rose to 5.7%.
MAS likely to tighten monetary policy in April following inflation uptick
Headline inflation moved at a faster pace in February at 4.3% YoY.
Chart of the day: Which prices contribute the most to inflation?
Private transportation costs have had a growing effect on price increases since 2021.
Headline inflation climbs faster in February at 4.3%
It accelerated due to higher private transport inflation.
Inflation rises at fastest pace in nine years at 4%
The accelerating CPI was driven by higher food and oil prices.
MAS may 'tighten aggressively' as response to 7-year high inflation: Maybank
The double-tightening move is expected in April.
Headline inflation rises at fastest pace since 2013 at 4%
Elevated prices likely to push MAS to further tighten monetary policy.
Core inflation jumps to 2.1% in December 2021
The growth was driven by the increase in services inflation.
What are three effective inflation hedges?
DBS said YoY inflation will stay elevated until May 2022.
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