Economists are split on whether Singapore's central bank will loosen monetary policy this week or leave its settings unchanged to wait to see what policies U.S. President Donald Trump introduces in his second term.

Singapore’s 30-year government bond yields sit around 200 basis points below Treasuries of a similar tenor, the largest discount ever.

There were 369 transactions during the quarter. Despite the interest rate cuts by the US Federal Reserve (Fed) in November and December, Knight Frank noted in a report that Singapore’s industrial property sales activity in the last quarter of 2024 quietened down,

There was a notable increase in such applications between September and November last year, said an expert. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Economists remain divided on whether the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) will ease monetary policy at its upcoming review or maintain current settings. A Reuters poll of 12 analysts revealed an even split:

REITs have remained a cornerstone for income-focused investors, thanks to their legal obligation to distribute at least 90% of earnings as dividends.

Singapore’s currency weakness is likely to endure amid expectations that its central bank pivots to easing and US tariffs ripple through the global economy.

ZURICH: Singapore’s currency weakness against the US dollar is likely to endure amid expectations that its central bank pivots to easing and US tariffs ripple through the global economy.

SINGAPORE (Reuters ... globally are leaning towards gradual and cautious cuts in monetary policy. The Federal Reserve in December lowered rates but a Reuters poll expects a hold on policy ...