Singapore economic data

Singapore key exports surge 22% in October amid booming AI demand; economists raise forecasts

Shipments of electronic products rose 33.2 per cent in October, extending the 30.4 per cent rise in the previous month.

Retail sales rise 2.8% in Sept amid pre-F1 season and major concerts

Retail sales grew at a more moderate pace in September than the previous two months, but remains at a higher pace than the first half of the year and last year, said a bank economist.

Singapore factory output jumps 16.1% in September with big pharma boost

However, the machinery and systems segment declined, largely driven by lower production of front-end semiconductor equipment.

Singapore core inflation edges up to 0.4% in September, above forecasts

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Singapore key exports in surprise rebound but face headwinds from renewed US-China trade tensions

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Singapore economy beats forecasts with 2.9% growth in third quarter despite US tariffs

The manufacturing sector’s growth was flat this quarter, slowing from the 5 per cent expansion in the previous quarter.

Singapore retail sales rise 5.2% in August, more than expected, helped by CDC vouchers and tourism

Retail sales grew 5.2 per cent year on year in August, accelerating from July’s revised 4.6 per cent increase.

Singapore factory output turns negative in August, shrinks 7.8% under US tariff cloud

The drop in production was worse than the 1.9 per cent decline forecast by economists in a Bloomberg poll.

Singapore core inflation drops more than expected to 0.3% in August; lowest in over 4 years

Services inflation slowed to 0.4 per cent, from 0.7 per cent in July, amid a steeper decline in the costs of holiday expenses, airfares and inpatient services.

S’pore retail sales rise 4.8%, exceeding expectations

Consumers are more willing to spend, partially spurred by CDC vouchers.

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