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Singapore dollar

Ringgit gains yet to curb S’poreans’ spending in Malaysia, but more Malaysians could head south

Firmer ringgit makes it more expensive to shop, spend and buy properties in Johor.
Firmer ringgit makes it more expensive to shop, spend and buy properties in Johor.

Yen rises as Japan ramps up intervention warning, signalling chance of near-term rate hike

Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama gave Japan's strongest warning to date against recent falls in the yen.
Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama gave Japan's strongest warning to date against recent falls in the yen.

Firmer ringgit could make shopping trips across Causeway costlier for Singaporeans

The Malaysian ringgit has strengthened against the Singapore dollar in recent months.
The Malaysian ringgit has strengthened against the Singapore dollar in recent months.

Projected doubling of S’pore GDP by 2040 could see S$ on a par with US dollar, STI hit 10,000: DBS

DBS expects Singapore’s real GDP to grow 2.3 per cent a year through 2040.
DBS expects Singapore’s real GDP to grow 2.3 per cent a year through 2040.

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

MAS expected to hold Singdollar policy steady on Oct 14

Singapore’s central bank will weigh subdued inflation and the continuing threat of US trade measures against a resilient domestic growth outlook.
Singapore’s central bank will weigh subdued inflation and the continuing threat of US trade measures against a resilient domestic growth outlook.

Singapore money changers feel the heat from multi-currency wallets

E-wallets are a more convenient and safer alternative to carrying physical foreign currencies offered by local money changers.
E-wallets are a more convenient and safer alternative to carrying physical foreign currencies offered by local money changers.

MAS keeps Singapore dollar policy unchanged amid US tariff risks to economy

The Monetary Authority of Singapore said that growth momentum over the rest of the year should moderate as front-loading activity dissipates.
The Monetary Authority of Singapore said that growth momentum over the rest of the year should moderate as front-loading activity dissipates.

Resilient economy versus uncertain outlook splits views on Singapore’s monetary policy

The MAS has already eased its policy stance twice this year.
The MAS has already eased its policy stance twice this year.

Economists split on Singapore monetary policy after surprise growth

MAS already eased monetary policy twice this year in January and April on growth concerns due to US tariffs.
MAS already eased monetary policy twice this year in January and April on growth concerns due to US tariffs.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2025 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.