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The city-state's non-oil domestic exports surged past forecasts, with electronics shipments more than doubling as integrated circuits and disk media products led the expansion.
Private forecasters cite AI-driven electronics demand and record semiconductor shipments as key drivers, while flagging bubble risks and geopolitical vulnerabilities
Both core and headline consumer prices accelerated in July, driven by a sharp electricity adjustment, though the pace remains under economist expectations
Analysts revise full-year NODX projections upward following five consecutive months of double-digit growth driven by AI-related semiconductor shipments
Ministry upgrades full-year GDP outlook to 5.5% as component shortages threaten PC affordability and JPMorgan lifts STI target
White House report identifies 40 jurisdictions as potential routes for Chinese goods seeking to bypass US duties, deploying AI detection tools to combat evasion.
Private-sector analysts now project growth above the government's upgraded 4.5-5.5% range after the economy expanded 6.1% in the first half
MAS adjusts policy for second consecutive quarter while Japanese yen gains ground following reported currency interventions
Layoffs climbed to 4,500 in Q2 2026 amid business reorganization in tech and manufacturing, though employment continued expanding for the 19th straight quarter
