Singapore PMI (Mar) 56.7 (Prev. 59.2)

The Singapore PMI for March has come in at 56.7, a decline from the previous reading of 59.2.

Newsquawk StaffPublished 6 Apr 2026, 00:50 UTCOn the live feed at 00:30 UTC — 4 more headlines followed before this page went public

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Singapore PMI (Mar) 56.7 (Prev. 59.2)

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This downward shift may indicate a potential easing in manufacturing activity, suggesting that growth momentum could be waning. Market participants will likely assess this data for implications on Singapore's economic outlook and potential impacts on monetary policy moving forward.

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