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Singapore inflation

Singapore core inflation rises to 1.2% in October, highest recorded in 2025

Higher inflation in services, food, retail and other goods have driven up core inflation in October.
Higher inflation in services, food, retail and other goods have driven up core inflation in October.

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

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Generic photo of shoppers at FairPrice Xtra at AMK Hub Sep 12, 2025.
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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. 

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.
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 core inflation eases in July as businesses refrain from raising prices on slowing demand

The drop in core inflation was driven by a fall in retail prices as well as lower electricity and gas inflation.
The drop in core inflation was driven by a fall in retail prices as well as lower electricity and gas inflation.

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.

Singapore’s core inflation stays unchanged in June but uncertainties to outlook remain high

Retail and other goods inflation registered zero per cent after falling 1 per cent in May and 1.2 per cent in April.
Retail and other goods inflation registered zero per cent after falling 1 per cent in May and 1.2 per cent in April.

How do volatile oil prices affect Singapore consumers?

epa12192981 General view of oil refinery and tanker in Martigues, Southern France, 23 June 2025. Recent military escalation between Israel and Iran are raising fears of a potential closure of the Strait of Hormuz, a crucial waterway for global oil and gas trade. A closure could significantly impact global energy markets, causing a sharp increase in oil prices.  EPA/GUILLAUME HORCAJUELO
epa12192981 General view of oil refinery and tanker in Martigues, Southern France, 23 June 2025. Recent military escalation between Israel and Iran are raising fears of a potential closure of the Strait of Hormuz, a crucial waterway for global oil and gas trade. A closure could significantly impact global energy markets, causing a sharp increase in oil prices.  EPA/GUILLAUME HORCAJUELO

Singapore core inflation dips in May but analysts say may pick up on escalating Middle East conflict

The drop in core inflation was due mainly to smaller increases in the prices of food and private transport.
The drop in core inflation was due mainly to smaller increases in the prices of food and private transport.

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