Singapore’s core inflation cooled to an average of 0.7% in 2025, down from 2.8% in 2024, as food services, retail goods and household services saw slower price increases. December inflation held steady at 1.2%, marking three months of stability.
Singapore Inflation Slowing Down
Economists say inflation has largely normalised after post-pandemic spikes, though the Monetary Authority of Singapore warns risks could return in 2026 amid wage growth and global uncertainty.
Meanwhile, in the US, the fatal shooting of ICU nurse Alex Pretti by federal immigration agents in Minneapolis has sparked nationwide protests and political backlash, intensifying scrutiny of President Trump’s immigration enforcement strategy.
Caption: Singapore’s inflation cooled sharply in 2025, easing household cost pressures. Risks remain as 2026 approaches.
