Singapore eases monetary policy for 1st time in 4 years

Singapore eases monetary policy for first time in 4 years
Singapore’s central bank has eased monetary policy for the first time in four years amid rising expectations of trade turmoil after Donald Trump’s return to the US presidency and moderating domestic inflation.
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MAS eases monetary policy for first time in five years, lowers core inflation forecast
Singapore's exports could become cheaper in the short term, as the central bank loosens monetary policy for the first time in five years amid easing inflation. As the Singdollar appreciates at a slower pace,
MAS tipped to ease monetary policy as Singapore’s core inflation dips further in December
SINGAPORE’S central bank may take steps to loosen monetary policy on Friday (Jan 24) for the first time in nearly five years, with the city-state’s core inflation in December remaining below the 2 per cent threshold,
Singapore Central Bank Eases Policy for First Time in Nearly Five Years, Flags Risks Abroad
The Monetary Authority of Singapore forecast slower growth and contained inflation at home amid rising uncertainty from trade frictions abroad.
Singapore Eases Monetary Policy After Nearly Five Years
SINGAPORE, Jan 24 (Bernama) -- The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) eased its monetary policy on Friday, the first such move since March 2020.
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MAS eases monetary policy for first time in nearly five years, lowers 2025 core inflation forecast
The last time the central bank eased monetary policy was in March 2020 when the country braced for a deep recession due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Singapore Eases Monetary Policy For First Time In Five Years
Singapore's central bank eased monetary policy Friday for the first time in almost five years on expectations that inflation and economic growth will slow this year.