Monetary policy

Monetary policy could turn accommodative as AI productivity gains take hold: MAS chief economist

While AI-related investments are driving economic growth, the technology has yet to deliver significant productivity improvements across the wider economy, says MAS chief economist Edward Robinson.

MAS keeps Singdollar appreciation rate unchanged but warns of elevated inflation

Unlike most central banks, which target interest rates, MAS uses S$NEER, which is a trade-weighted basket of currencies of Singapore’s major trading partners.

Trump complained about the weak yen. Days later, Japan PM Takaichi signals the end of reflation

US President Donald Trump in a meeting with Japan’s Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi in New York City on Sept 22.

Bank of Japan says AI boom may have eased financial conditions, warns of market risks

The Bank of Japan said it will continue to carefully examine economic and financial data to ascertain a “consistent picture” on AI’s impact.

Tighter New Zealand election race stokes investor fears on policy backflips

New Zealand's Prime Minister and Leader of the National Party, Christopher Luxon, gestures at the New Zealand National Party's election campaign launch in Auckland, New Zealand, September 27, 2026. REUTERS/David Rowland

Lagarde succession race at ECB is heating up as Schnabel exits

This early exit sets the scene for another high-stakes showdown between leaders like in 2019 when Christine Lagarde was appointed.

News analysis

US aligns inflation policy with other central banks like Singapore’s with first rate hike since 2023

The policy alignment shows that economies, big or small, are in the same boat when it comes to basic economic issues.

Destry Damayanti, voted first woman to lead Indonesian central bank, lifts growth forecast

Destry Damayanti was the sole candidate for the post of Governor of Bank Indonesia.

Japan's finance minister, BOJ chief to attend G20 gathering next week

Japan's Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama arrives to speak to the media about the U.S.-Japan joint forex action upon her arrival at the Finance Ministry in Tokyo, Japan, August 3, 2026. REUTERS/Issei Kato

China’s central bank pledges timely policy tool adjustment

Pan Gongsheng, governor of People’s Bank of China, speaking at the Lujiazui Forum 2026 in Shanghai on June 17.

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