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Singapore monetary policy tightened amid oil‑price shock
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Singapore monetary policy tightened amid Middle East energy oil‑price shock
In early July, analysts expected the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) to announce its July policy amid low inflation and AI‑driven manufacturing growth, while higher electricity and gas tariffs from an Iran‑related shock raised speculation of tightening. By late July, MAS left its stance unchanged, citing continued mild inflation and keeping a watchful eye on any renewed monitoring US‑Iran tension. The shift from a possible tightening debate to a hold reflected a reassessment of inflation dynamics as the immediate impact of the Middle‑East energy price shock softened. In late July 2026, Later in July, MAS modestly tightened its exchange‑rate policy, steepening the Singapore dollar nominal effective exchange‑rate (S$NEER) band to allow about 1 % annual appreciation while leaving the band’s width unchanged. The adjustment follows a surge in as global oil prices triggered by surged after disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz, which pushed pushing core‑inflation forecasts up to 1.5‑2.5 %. On 27 July 2026, MAS announced a second consecutive tightening, this time increasing the appreciation slope of the S$NEER while keeping the band’s width and midpoint unchanged. The action was driven by elevated oil prices linked to the ongoing Middle‑East conflict, with core inflation recorded at 1.6 % in June and prompted headline inflation at 1.9 %. MAS warned core inflation could stay elevated into early 2027. Singapore’s economy showed resilience, with Q2 GDP expanding 5.7 % year‑on‑year. Alongside monetary adjustments, MAS required banks to report crypto‑asset exposure and set an interim cap of 2 % of Tier 1 capital. It also launched, with the authority Association of Banks in Singapore, an AI‑driven Cyber and Technology Risk Taskforce on 28 July 2026 to guard against imported inflation while preserving export competitiveness. address emerging digital threats.
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- 2026-07-27 02:17 UTC Singapore monetary policy amid Middle East energy shock
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