China’s economy posts another sharp slowdown as investment slumps
With a boom in exports cooling off, many analysts and investors expect a downshift in China’s economy during the final months of 2025 after it clocked growth of 5.3 per cent in the first half.
ECB policymakers keep rate options open amid uncertain outlook
Money markets showed the ECB was unlikely to reduce borrowing costs any time soon, with only a slight chance of a further cut towards next summer.
US mortgage rates post biggest drop in a year, spurring refinance rush
Borrowing costs have been trending lower for months, and took another leg down after a recent disappointing jobs report increased the likelihood of more rate cuts from the US Federal Reserve.
US core CPI rises as expected, keeping Fed on track for rate cut
Central bankers also pay close attention to wage growth because it can help inform on expectations for consumer spending – the main engine of the economy.
IMF says US economy showing strains; tariffs pose some risks to inflation
Ms Kozack said the front-loading of imports early in the year in anticipation of tariffs had caused some volatility in economic activity in the first half, and tariffs were now adding to inflation risks.
DBS surges to record high of $52.87, lifts STI past 4,340 for the first time
The market is also expecting further updates from the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) on its Equity Market Development Programme, which aims to enhance market liquidity and support Singapore’s fund management ecosystem.
US dollar mixed, markets eye Fed cuts after soft inflation data
Data on Tuesday also showed the economy likely created 911,000 fewer jobs in the 12 months through March than previously estimated, suggesting jobs growth was already stalling before Trump's aggressive tariffs on imports.
China consumer inflation dips below zero again as demand weakens
Nine straight quarters of economy-wide price declines reflect a mismatch between supply and demand, weighing on the balance sheets of companies and pushing down the earnings of both households and the government.
US producer prices unexpectedly drop, first decline since April
Margins have been volatile from month to month so far this year, underscoring uncertainty around the impact of trade policy on prices and demand.
Large families with young children to receive first tranche of $1,000 LifeSG credits from Sept 10
Large families with children born on or after Feb 18 will also receive a $5,000 increase in CDA First Step Grant and $5,000 MediSave Grant under the scheme.
ECB set to hold rates steady with eye on France crisis
Last week, the turmoil pushed up France’s long-term borrowing costs to their highest level since 2011, when the eurozone was rocked by a debt crisis.
Yen weakens against Singdollar as Ishiba’s resignation threatens long bond sell-off
“While it remains unclear who will become the next prime minister, it’s difficult to envision anyone with a fiscal discipline stance better than or even equivalent to his,”