Singapore Core Inflation Hits 2.2%, Highest Since 2024
Singapore's core inflation rose to 2.2% in August, driven by services, retail, and food costs, with headline inflation at 2.3% as energy prices keep utility tariffs elevated. Authorities reiterated a full-year forecast of 1.5–2.5% for both core and headline inflation, expecting core pressure to stay high before moderating around mid-2027, while private transport inflation cooled slightly.
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About Monetary Authority of Singapore
The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS), is the central bank and financial regulatory authority of Singapore. It administers the various statutes pertaining to money, banking, insurance, securities and the financial sector in general, as well as currency issuance and manages the foreign-exchange reserves. It was established in 1971 to act as the banker to and as a financial agent of the Government of Singapore.
Everything about Monetary Authority of Singapore →- Country
- Singapore
- Headquarters
- Singapore
- Inception
- January 1, 1971
- Website
- http://www.mas.gov.sg/