Mild Singapore inflation points to policy hold, economists say

Isabelle Chong / Bloomberg06-24

Analysts say that the benign inflation data points to Singapore's central bank likely holding back on any tightening of the monetary policy in its upcoming July meeting. (June 24): Singapore will ...

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(June 24): Singapore will likely hold monetary policy at its meeting next month and consider further moves later in the year after weaker-than-expected inflation data for May, according to economists.\nThe city state's May core inflation was unchanged at 1.4% even as the Middle East conflict has pushed up prices of oil and fertilisers. That's the same pace as April and slower than the 1.6% median estimate in a Bloomberg News survey, suggesting Singapore has been relatively insulated from the oil crunch. \nAnalysts say that the benign inflation data points to Singapore's central bank likely holding back on any tightening of the monetary policy in its upcoming July meeting. With price pressures largely contained and growth risks clouded by an uncertain global trade environment, economists say policymakers have scope to stand pat while monitoring how global trade tensions impact the trade-reliant economy.\nThe Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) in April tightened its policy settings and raised its forecast for core inflation to 1.5%-2.5% this year, from 1%-2% previously. 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