IMF says SG is well-protected against shocks due to large reserves, but netizens concerned over high prices - The Independent Singapore News

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IMF also noted in its report the rapid rise of inflation resulting in higher food, energy, private transport, and housing prices, adding that risks remain due to external factors such as Russia’s attack on Ukraine and the slowdown of growth in China.

raised its inflation forecast for this year from 5 per cent to 6 per cent.

Singapore is one of 2021’s top-performing advanced economies, with real GDP growth reaching 7.6 per cent and overall activity surpassing pre-Covid-19 levels, IMF noted. However, for 2022, the country’s economic growth is expected by the IMF to be at 3.7 per cent, which is already lower than the 4 per cent it predicted last May.”It is going to be a tough 2022, and possibly an even tougher 2023, with increased risk of recession,” wroteDespite IMF’s praise for Singapore’s economic performance, netizens remain concerned, especially over the high rate of inflation.

 

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