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Economics1h 44m ago

Economists and analysts now expect gross domestic product to expand 3.5%, slightly lower than the prior estimate of 3.6%.

SINGAPORE

Who
Experts surveyed by Singapore's central bank
What
Economists and analysts now expect gross domestic product to expand 3.5%, slightly lower than the prior estimate of 3.6%.
When
Wed, 17 Jun 2026 04:15:22 GMT · 1h 44m ago
Where
SINGAPORE ·
Why
The outlook deteriorated due to the fallout from the Middle East conflict and the danger of an "artificial-intelligence bubble."
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The trimmed growth forecast for Singapore's GDP to 3.5% and raised inflation expectations to 2.3% for headline and 2.0% for core in 2026 reflect global geopolitical risks and potential AI market instability, signaling a more challenging economic environment for the city-state.

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