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      Monetary Authority of Singapore Maintains Policy Stance Amid Inflation Concerns

      The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) has decided to keep its monetary policy settings unchanged, surprising analysts who anticipated a tightening. This decision maintains the current rate of appreciation of the Singapore dollar nominal effective exchange rate (S$NEER), with no alterations to the width or center of the policy band. The MAS believes that slightly elevated inflation will gradually ease, allowing for a pause in tightening rather than a shift towards easing monetary policy.

      Despite the hold on policy, MAS has indicated that risks to inflation remain tilted to the upside, particularly due to potential surges in global energy and food prices. The central bank highlighted that Singapore's role as a regional oil-trading and refining hub makes it particularly sensitive to fluctuations in oil prices. A significant increase in energy costs could prompt a reconsideration of tightening measures at the next policy review.

      The MAS forecasts that the economy will continue to expand at a firm pace in the near term, although growth is expected to moderate as the artificial intelligence (AI) cycle slows down and global financial conditions tighten. Core inflation is projected to average between 1.5% and 2.0% for 2026, remaining elevated in the coming quarters before easing more noticeably from mid-2027. The government is set to release its growth forecasts for 2026 and 2027 in November, which will provide further insights into the economic outlook.

      © 2026 KLEA News. All Rights Reserved. This article is provided for informational purposes only. It is not offered or intended to be used as legal, tax, investment, financial, or other advice.

      Source: KLEA News

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