Singapore’s GDP growth probably remained strong in Q1, keeping overheating as the main policy concern. With headline inflation remaining well above the central bank’s 3-4% target range, and wages rising at a rapid pace, we expect the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) to tighten policy again this week. A one-off appreciation could result in the Singapore dollar (SGD) jumping by as much as 2-3%.
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