Singapore Private Sector Accelerates In April - S&P Global

RTTNews | 1232 days ago
Singapore Private Sector Accelerates In April - S&P Global

(RTTNews) - The private sector in Singapore continued to expand in April, and at a faster pace, the latest survey from S&P Global showed on Thursday with a PMI score of 55.3.

That's up from 52.6 in March, although it remains above the boom-or-bust line of 50 that separates expansion from contraction.

A key driver of the improved headline reading was a sharp and accelerated rise in total new business placed with Singaporean private sector firms. The rate of new order growth was the best seen for five months, and frequently linked to firmer market conditions and improved client spending.

The upturn was also supported by improved foreign demand for Singaporean goods and services, with new export business rising modestly after a solid decline in March. Firmer customer demand and rising amounts of new work drove a further increase in output, with the pace of expansion quickening to a six-month high. The rate of growth was also comfortably above the series long-run average.

read more
Singapore Unexpectedly Tightens Monetary Policy

Singapore Unexpectedly Tightens Monetary Policy

The Monetary Authority of Singapore tightened its policy for the second straight time in order to cap inflationary pressures. The central bank unexpectedly increased the rate of appreciation of the S$NEER policy band slightly. However, the extent of the increase was smaller than that in April. There will be no change to the width of the policy band and the level at which it is centred.
RTTNews | 52 days ago
Singapore Central Bank Tightens Policy

Singapore Central Bank Tightens Policy

Singapore central bank tightened its monetary policy on Tuesday as escalating Middle East conflict drove sharp increases in energy prices. The Monetary Authority of Singapore decided to increase slightly the rate of appreciation of the S$NEER policy band. There will be no change to its width and the level at which it is centred.
RTTNews | 156 days ago
Singapore Upgrades 2026 Growth Outlook

Singapore Upgrades 2026 Growth Outlook

Singapore's economy is forecast to grow more than previous projections this year as the global economy outperformed expectations, and stronger AI-related exports are expected to sustain. The Ministry of Trade and Industry forecast the city-state economy to grow "2.0 percent to 4.0 percent" from "1.0 percent to 3.0 percent."
RTTNews | 219 days ago
Singapore Keeps Monetary Policy Unchanged

Singapore Keeps Monetary Policy Unchanged

Singapore central bank maintained its monetary policy setting and raised its inflation outlook on Thursday. The Monetary Authority of Singapore said it will maintain the prevailing rate of appreciation of the S$NEER policy band and there will be no change to its width and the level at which it is centered.
RTTNews | 231 days ago