Singapore looks set for more policy loosening

We expect the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) to loosen policy again at its meeting on Tuesday, most likely by re-centring its target band for the exchange rate to allow some depreciation. But while a weaker Singapore dollar would support exports, tighter domestic monetary conditions will start to weigh on the economy.

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