[Opinion] Singapore’s Core Inflation Rises to 0.7% in April, First Increase After Six Months

Singapore’s core inflation rises to 0.7% in April, first increase after six months

SINGAPORE: Singapore’s core inflation rose in April, marking the first year-on-year increase after six months. Core inflation, which excludes private transport and accommodation, came in at 0.7 per cent in April. This is above the

Singapore core inflation rises to 0.7% in April, snapping six months of decline

Despite the rise, MAS and MTI said the risks to inflation are tilted towards the downside. Read more at straitstimes.com.

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Disclaimer: Unless otherwise stated any opinions expressed below belong solely to the author. Data comes from 3rd party research. Over the past three years, global inflation has shaken consumer confidence around the world, putting pressure on millions of people facing uncertainty due to prices of everyday goods and services seemingly spinning out of control. Singaporeans were not spared the calamity, of course. Although the rate of inflation is …

Singapore’s core inflation inches up to 0.7% in April; headline inflation is unchanged at 0.9%

Singapore’s core inflation came in higher than expected in April, driven by higher food and services prices, while headline inflation stood pat, data from the Department of Statistics showed on Friday (May 23).