Interest rates

The Iran conflict is not a distant one. It could push up home loan interest rates in Singapore

A long war could feed inflation and central banks could respond by raising interest rates. That might result in higher mortgage rates.

Singapore banks to benefit from Iran war, rates on hold but REITs face pressure, say analysts

The STI displayed resilience amid the Iran war, crossing the 5,000-point mark on March 18 for the third time in a month.

Wait it out, hold on to gold? What investors in S’pore can do as ‘stagflation’ risk mounts

Stagflation hits when there is inflation, like with rising oil prices, but the economy's slowing down, jobs are tight, and growth is stagnant.

Wall Street ends down as traders see no rate cuts before 2027

Traders working on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange on March 19, in New York City.

News analysis

Investors face cloudier Fed rate view as Iran war grips markets

The nearly 50 per cent surge in crude prices since the conflict began on Feb 28, and the extent to which it will force the Fed to dial back rate cuts, have been top of mind for investors.

Fed chief Powell confirms Trump is stuck with him until criminal probe is ‘well and truly’ over

Mr Powell also said he plans to remain at the helm of the Fed even after his leadership term ends until his nominated successor - Kevin Warsh - is confirmed by the Senate, a process already effectively placed in limbo.

US Fed holds rates unchanged, raises inflation outlook over ‘uncertain’ Iran war impact

US Federal Reserve officials flagged one expected rate cut by the end of the year.

US economic growth sharply lower than estimated in fourth quarter

For the full year of 2025, us GDP growth was 2.1 per cent, just a touch below the 2.2 per cent previously estimated.

Goldman delays Fed rate-cut call as Middle East war lifts inflation risks

The Fed is widely expected to leave its benchmark interest rate unchanged at its upcoming policy meeting on March 17-18.

CPF interest rates to remain unchanged from April to June

Interest rates for the Special, MediSave and Retirement Accounts, as well as the Ordinary Account, will remain the same in the second quarter of 2026.

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