
Economics
Inflation Is At 1.9%, But What Is Actually Getting More Expensive For The Average Singapore Household?
Petrol prices have increased by 17.1% in June 2026 compared to June 2025.
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/ 3 weeks agoSingapore’s Economy Grew 5.7% In Q2 2026: 5 Reasons Why It Doesn’t Feel Like A Boom For Households
GDP measures output, not household financial wellbeing.
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/ 3 weeks agoThe US Has Slapped A 12.5% Tariff On Singapore Exports: What Does It Mean For Businesses, Workers And Consumers?
Singapore exporters face higher costs as US tariffs rise to 12.5%.
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/ 2 months agoWhy Do Luxury Brands Like Prada And Louis Vuitton Open Cafes, And What Are They Really Selling?
A $15 Prada cappuccino may seem absurd, but that is exactly the point.
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/ 3 months agoWould You Queue For A S$535 Swatch? The Economics Behind The AP x Swatch Royal Pop Craze
Would you queue overnight for this $535 pocket watch from Swatch.
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/ 4 months agoGold & The USD: Understanding The Relationship Between These Two Popular Asset Classes
The gold-dollar relationship is shifting.
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/ 4 months agoSingapore CEO Salaries: How Much The Biggest Listed Companies in Singapore Paid Their CEOs In 2025
Two banks paid their CEOs $12 million in 2025, through a combination of salary, bonuses, and shares.
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/ 5 months ago4 Measures Introduced Across ASEAN To Manage Rising Oil Prices
When oil prices rise, our bills follow
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/ 5 months agoFrom Petrol To Food: 5 Everyday Costs In Singapore That Rise When Oil Prices Increase
When oil prices rise, everything else follows
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/ 6 months agoWhat is Singapore’s Average Household Income And Why It Is Different From The Salaries We Earn?
How do your salary and household income compare against others in Singapore?
