Singaporean Core Inflation Rate YoY (Mar) Y/Y 1.70% (Prev. 1.4%)

The increase in Singapore's core inflation rate to 1.70% from 1.4% indicates rising price pressures in the economy, which could influence the central bank's monetary policy stance.

Newsquawk StaffPublished 23 Apr 2026, 05:20 UTCOn the live feed at 05:00 UTC — 3 more headlines followed before this page went public

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Singaporean Core Inflation Rate YoY (Mar) Y/Y 1.70% (Prev. 1.4%)

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This uptick may further entrench the market's expectation of tighter monetary policy across Asia, especially as inflation concerns persist globally. Traders should be wary of potential impacts on interest rates and cross-border flows as regional central banks respond.

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