SINGAPORE (The Straits Times/ANN): Singapore’s core inflation unexpectedly eased in the first month of 2026, with analysts somewhat divided on how well-contained price pressures are and the likelihood of any monetary tightening.
Core inflation eased to 1 per cent in January from 1.2 per cent in December 2025, the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) and the Ministry of Trade and Industry (MTI) said on Feb 23. The measure excludes private transport and accommodation costs to better represent household expenses.
Analysts polled by Bloomberg had expected core inflation to rise to 1.5 per cent in January.
Overall – or headline – inflation in January rose to 1.4 per cent from 1.2 per cent in December due to
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