MAS Tightens Monetary Policy for the Second Time in a Row

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MAS surprises with slight policy tightening on inflation worries

Singapore's central bank unexpectedly tightened its monetary policy settings on Monday (July 27), citing inflation concerns.The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) said it would slightly increase the prevailing rate of appreciation of its exchange rate-based policy band, which is known as the Singapore dollar nominal effective exchange rate (S$NEER).It said there was no change to the width of the policy band or the level at which it is centred…

MAS tightens monetary policy, allows for stronger Singdollar

Singapore's central bank tightens monetary policy to strengthen the Singapore dollar against Iran war-induced inflation risks. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Singapore Tightens Monetary Policy Further on Price Pressures

Singapore’s central bank tightened policy further on Monday, to brace for expected inflationary pressures as renewed tensions in the Middle East threaten to keep energy prices elevated.

Singapore tightens monetary policy as rising oil prices rekindle inflation risk

Unlike most central banks, the MAS manages medium-term price stability by managing the Singapore dollar exchange rate against a trade-weighted basket of currencies.

MAS tightens monetary policy for the second time in a row

The majority of analysts had expected the central bank to keep monetary policy unchanged.