Singaporean S&P Global PMI (Jan) 56.8 (Prev. 54.1)

The Singaporean S&P Global PMI for January came in at 56.8, significantly up from the previous 54.1.

Newsquawk StaffPublished 4 Feb 2026, 00:50 UTCOn the live feed at 00:30 UTC — 1 more headline followed before this page went public

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Singaporean S&P Global PMI (Jan) 56.8 (Prev. 54.1)

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This notable increase indicates stronger business activity and sentiment, suggesting potential resilience in the economy, which could influence expectations for growth and policy adjustments moving forward.

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