Singapore tightens policy again as oil tops $100 and inflation risks build
What's new: The move defied most economists, and some now see another MAS tightening as early as October.
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Singapore core inflation rose to 1.6% in June, below forecasts
What's next: MAS and MTI kept their 2026 inflation forecast at 1.5% to 2.5%, with higher energy costs set to hit July electricity tariffs.
Singapore agent jailed 3 months in Australia scheme that lost S$16m
What's new: Prosecutors said 347 investors lost S$16 million, while the wider Pilbara-linked scheme raised about S$122 million globally.
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Singapore core inflation held at 1.4% in May, missing forecasts
What's next: Economists expect MAS to keep policy unchanged in July even as officials warn energy costs could lift imported inflation.
Singapore dollar seen rising 2.4% by year-end despite Fed hike bets
What's next: May inflation data due June 23 could shape a July MAS tightening move that would support the currency.
Singapore scam victim recovered S$17,000 nearly 4 months later
What's new: The 70-year-old reported the fake MAS call after a 2- to 3-hour conversation and got his money back on March 25.
Mothership, Must Share News (MS News)
Singapore sets up OTC gold clearing, central bank vaulting in 2026
What's new: MAS will launch vaulting by October, scrap a 5% cap on physical precious metals and let six banks clear trades.
Singapore sets OTC gold clearing, central bank vaulting for 2026
What's new: SGX plans Loco Singapore clearing by year-end, while MAS will start vaulting services for foreign central banks in October.
DBS to roll out 1-gram gold tokens for Singapore retail clients
What's new: The bank plans a second-half 2026 launch, with 24/7 trading, fractional buying and redemption for physical gold.
Singapore chat-group investment scam cost victims S$3.6 million
What's new: Police linked the losses to 48 cases since May, with some victims handing over cash or gold to fake company staff.