Monetary policy

MAS raises 2026 inflation forecasts but keeps Singdollar policy unchanged

On average over 2026, core inflation momentum is expected to come in at a pace that is slightly below trend.

US Supreme Court appears reluctant to let Trump fire Federal Reserve’s Lisa Cook

Federal Reserve Board Governor Lisa Cook speaks on \"The Outlook for the Economy and Monetary Policy\" at the Brookings Institution in Washington, D.C., U.S., November 3, 2025. REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque/File Photo

Indonesia’s Prabowo nominates nephew as central bank deputy governor

Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto attends a meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin at the Kremlin in Moscow, Russia, December 10, 2025. Alexander Zemlianichenko/Pool via REUTERS

Bulgaria joining euro area is powerful symbol for Europe: ECB president Christine Lagarde

A protest campaign emerged in 2025 to “keep the Bulgarian lev”, as the public feared rising prices.

IMF approves fresh, smaller $24 billion credit line for Mexico

News analysis

Japan’s new coalition eyes big spending but not Abenomics 2.0

Japan's new Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (C, first row) poses during a photo session with members of her cabinet at the prime minister's office in Tokyo, Japan October 21, 2025. PHILIP FONG/Pool via REUTERS REFILE - CORRECTING LOCATION FROM \"PRIME MINISTER'S OFFICIAL RESIDENCE\" TO \"PRIME MINISTER'S OFFICE\".

Japan's Takaichi calls on BOJ to pursue inflation driven by wage gains

Japan's new Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi speaks during a press conference at the prime minister's office, in Tokyo, Japan, October 21, 2025. Eugene Hoshiko/Pool via REUTERS

Japan LDP’s Takaichi explores coalition with right-leaning party in premiership bid

Japan's Liberal Democratic Party newly elected chief Sanae Takaichi speaks to media after a meeting with Japan's Komeito party leader Tetsuo Saito, at the party headquarters, in Tokyo, Japan October 10, 2025, in this photo taken by Kyodo. Kyodo/via REUTERS

IMF, Pakistan reach staff-level deal on $1.2 billion payout

MAS keeps Singdollar policy unchanged as it weighs low inflation v tariff risks to growth

Generic photograph of the lobby of Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) building at 10 Shenton Way on July 21, 2025.

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