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ECB chief economist sees persistent impact on inflation from Iran war

While oil prices historically tended to revert to original levels after a burst of increases, energy costs may stay elevated with countries restocking inventory or diversifying their energy mix.

Singapore workers’ real wages grew by 4% in 2025 as inflation eased: MOM

Real wages grew by 4 per cent, up from 3.2 per cent the year before.

Explainer: What is behind the rising volume of Russian oil arriving in Singapore?

Analysts said there has been a rising demand for Russian oil in China and India.

Singapore core inflation sees surprise drop in April but higher costs loom

While core inflation eased, private transport inflation jumped 8.1 per cent in April due to larger increases in petrol and car prices.

Singapore upgrades 2026 key exports growth forecast as AI-related demand surges

Nodx grew by 9.6 per cent in the first quarter, extending the 12.7 per cent expansion in the fourth quarter of 2025.

One job growing in the AI era? Cybersecurity experts

Cybersecurity job postings in the first quarter were up 11 per cent from a year earlier, according to Glassdoor, a job search platform.

US Fed chair Kevin Warsh says will be ‘reform-oriented’ at glitzy White House swearing-in

US President Donald Trump (right) shaking hands with Mr Kevin Warsh during the swearing-in of Mr Warsh as the new chairman of the Federal Reserve on May 22 at the White House.

Europe’s economy hit hard by Iran war as energy price shock stifles demand

New cars of the Volkswagen group being prepped for shipping in Emden, Germany, on April 23.

US Fed minutes show more policymakers open to a rate hike

A majority of Fed policymakers at their April 28-29 meeting felt “some policy firming would likely become appropriate” if inflation stays persistently above the central bank’s 2 per cent target.

Singapore must strengthen its position as a trusted AI financial hub: DPM Gan

DPM Gan Kim Yong giving his opening address at the Trust and AI: A Leaders Dialogue, held at Shangri-La Singapore on May 20.

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