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MAS allows for stronger Singdollar, raises 2026 inflation forecasts on Iran war energy shock

Core inflation forecast for 2026 raised to 1.5 per cent to 2.5 per cent, up from 1 per cent to 2 per cent.

MAS said prices of a wider range of imported goods and services are expected to increase in the months ahead.

Energy shock from Iran war to hit S’pore sectors like property and F&B; bunkering already affected

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