Singapore Reports Lower-Than-Expected April Inflation
Key takeaways
- Singapore's headline inflation came in at 1.8% for April, below the 2% expected, with core inflation at 1.4% versus 1.7% forecast.
- The country also revised its Q1 GDP growth sharply higher to 6% from 4.6% in advanced estimates.
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Singapore's economy grew faster than first thought while prices rose less than expected. This mix of solid growth and tame inflation can make investors more confident about putting money into markets.
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