Economists Split on Singapore Monetary Policy After Surprise Growth

Economists are split on whether Singapore's central bank will loosen monetary policy or leave settings unchanged in its scheduled review next week as the economy remains resilient despite weakening global growth, Reuters reported. Of 12 analysts Reuters polled, six expect the Monetary Authority of Singapore to loosen its currency-based monetary policy at the review on July 30 to counter an expected negative output gap in the economy. The other six expect no change in policy. The MAS eased monetary policy twice this year in January and April on growth concerns due to U.S.
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Singapore Central Bank Warns of Slower Growth in Second Half of 2025

Singapore's economic growth is likely to slow in the second half of the year despite a better-than-expected performance in the first half because of uncertainties over tariffs, the head of its central bank said on Tuesday, Reuters reported. Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) managing director Chia Der Jiun, speaking during the release of the central bank's annual report, said this was in line with the central bank's expectations of slower global economic activity and weaker external demand. Chia said there was considerable uncertainty given the range of potential outcomes.
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Temasek Sees More Opportunities in Europe After Investing $7.8 billion in Region Last Year

Singapore's state investor Temasek sees growing investment opportunities in Europe as the impact of trade tensions on the economic climate makes some companies more attractive in terms of valuations, a senior executive told Reuters on Thursday, Reuters reported. A trade war, which followed U.S. President Donald Trump's "Liberation Day" on April 2, had led to volatility in global markets and prompted some investors to focus more on European assets.

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