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US officials press Cubans for reforms at Havana meeting
Factbox-Who is John Ternus, Apple’s new CEO?
Tesla settles wrongful death lawsuit over crash that killed Florida teenager
Labor Secretary Chavez-DeRemer resigns amid inspector probe
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Alaska Air pulls 2026 profit forecast amid fuel costs related uncertainty
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Monetary Authority of Singapore Tightens Policy Amid Rising Inflation
The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) has implemented a slight tightening of its monetary policy by increasing the rate of appreciation of the Singapore dollar nominal effective exchange rate (S$NEER) policy band. This decision aims to address rising inflation pressures, particularly driven by imported energy costs, while acknowledging a slowdown in economic growth.
MAS has raised its inflation forecasts, now projecting core and headline consumer price index (CPI) inflation to range between 1.5% and 2.5%, up from the previous estimate of 1.0% to 2.0%. The central bank indicated that escalating prices for crude oil, natural gas, and fuel are contributing significantly to overall price increases, affecting electricity, transport, and consumer goods.
Despite the tightening measures, MAS has recognized that GDP growth is expected to moderate, with projections indicating a slowdown through 2026. Recent data showed a year-on-year GDP growth of 4.6% for the first quarter, although there was a slight contraction on a quarterly basis. The central bank remains vigilant regarding external risks, including geopolitical tensions, and is prepared to manage currency volatility as necessary.
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