According to PANews, the Monetary Authority of Singapore is anticipated to further ease its monetary policy in July, as indicated by a survey of respondents. Economists forecast a growth rate of 1.7% for 2025, a decrease from the 2.6% predicted in the first quarter survey. The growth rate for 2026 is also expected to be 1.7%. The overall Consumer Price Index (CPI) inflation for 2025 is projected at 0.9%, down from the first quarter's expectation of 1.7%, with a forecast of 1.5% for 2026. Core inflation for 2025 is expected to be 0.8%, lower than the 1.5% predicted in the first quarter, with a similar expectation of 1.5% for 2026. Economists also anticipate a year-on-year economic growth of 3.0% for the second quarter of 2025.