Bloomberg
Published Jul 16, 2019 02:14
Updated Jul 16, 2019 06:36
Singapore 2019 Economic Growth Outlook Lowered to 2% by IMF
(Bloomberg) -- The International Monetary Fund sees Singapore’s economic growth slowing to 2% in 2019 as global trade tensions hurt external demand.
Growth will probably stabilize in the “medium term” around 2.5%, the Washington-based lender said in statement. In May, the IMF predicted 2.3% growth for Singapore in 2019, down from 3.2% in 2018.
If downside risks materialize, fiscal policy should be the first line of defense, IMF says
Singapore’s financial system is resilient, “underpinned by a strong regulatory and supervisory framework,” it said. The IMF added that liquidity stress tests reveal vulnerability in U.S. dollar liquidity and IMF directors encouraged giving priority to bolstering banks’ foreign exchange liquidity
The IMF commended Singapore’s use of macroprudential and other measures in the property market. It suggested “eliminating residency-based differentiation for the Additional Buyer’s Stamp Duty, and then phasing out the measure once systemic risks dissipate”
In a separate statement, the Monetary Authority of Singapore said it’s reviewing the IMF’s recommendations and will take appropriate steps to strengthen financial oversight
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