{"id":44082,"date":"2026-04-13T10:39:54","date_gmt":"2026-04-13T02:39:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sgbuzz.com\/?p=44082"},"modified":"2026-04-13T10:39:54","modified_gmt":"2026-04-13T02:39:54","slug":"mas-set-to-tighten-monetary-policy-allowing-singdollar-to-strengthen-say-analysts-man-city-beat-chelsea-3-0-singapore-live-news","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sgbuzz.com\/?p=44082","title":{"rendered":"MAS set to tighten monetary policy allowing Singdollar to strengthen, say analysts; Man City beat Chelsea 3-0: Singapore live news"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div data-article-body=\"true\">\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">The <a class=\"link \" href=\"https:\/\/www.channelnewsasia.com\/singapore\/singdollar-mas-exchange-rate-monetary-policy-6046021\" data-i13n=\"cpos:1;pos:1\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS);cpos:1;pos:1;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkPosition&quot;:&quot;1&quot;,&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yPosition&quot;:&quot;1&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS)&quot;,&quot;yHasCommerce&quot;:false}\">Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS)<\/a> is widely expected to tighten monetary policy on Tuesday (14 April) as conflict in the Middle East and energy supply disruptions raise inflation risks. In a <a class=\"link \" href=\"https:\/\/www.bloomberg.com\/news\/articles\/2026-04-13\/singapore-may-tighten-monetary-policy-as-oil-shock-lifts-prices\" data-i13n=\"cpos:2;pos:1\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Bloomberg survey;cpos:2;pos:1;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkPosition&quot;:&quot;2&quot;,&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yPosition&quot;:&quot;1&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;Bloomberg survey&quot;,&quot;yHasCommerce&quot;:false}\">Bloomberg survey<\/a> conducted from 27 March to 9 April, 15 of 18 economists forecast tighter policy, while three expect no change and none predicted easing. Analysts say MAS is likely to steepen the slope of the Singapore dollar nominal effective exchange rate <a rel=\"noopener\" class=\"link  yahoo-link\" href=\"https:\/\/sg.finance.yahoo.com\/news\/neer-does-mean-mas-tightens-182409814.html\" data-i13n=\"cpos:3;pos:1\" data-ylk=\"slk:(S$NEER);cpos:3;pos:1;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas;outcm:mb_qualified_link;_E:mb_qualified_link;ct:story;\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkPosition&quot;:&quot;3&quot;,&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yPosition&quot;:&quot;1&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;(S$NEER)&quot;,&quot;yHasCommerce&quot;:false}\" target=\"_blank\">(S$NEER)<\/a> band, allowing the currency to appreciate faster and helping to lower imported inflation.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">In football news, <a rel=\"noopener\" class=\"link  yahoo-link\" href=\"https:\/\/sg.news.yahoo.com\/premier-league-man-city-close-gap-on-leaders-arsenal-after-statement-win-at-chelsea-215429040.html\" data-i13n=\"cpos:4;pos:1\" data-ylk=\"slk:Manchester City;cpos:4;pos:1;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas;outcm:mb_qualified_link;_E:mb_qualified_link;ct:story;\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkPosition&quot;:&quot;4&quot;,&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yPosition&quot;:&quot;1&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;Manchester City&quot;,&quot;yHasCommerce&quot;:false}\" target=\"_blank\">Manchester City<\/a> close gap on leaders Arsenal after a statement win (3-0) at Chelsea. City, with a game in hand, have closed the gap on Arsenal to six points and could cut the lead further when they face the Gunners at the Etihad Stadium next Sunday.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Read more in our live blog below, including the latest local and international news and updates.<\/p>\n<section class=\"mb-4 xl:-mx-6\">\n<header class=\"mb-4 mt-6 border-t py-3 md:my-8\"><span class=\"mr-2 rounded-[4px] px-1.5 py-1 text-xs font-bold uppercase text-white bg-solo-cup\">Live<\/span><span class=\"text-sm font-bold md:text-base\">2 updates<\/span><\/header>\n<ul class=\"xl:-mx-2\">\n<li class=\"mb-4 rounded-lg border border-[rgba(0,0,0,0.03)] bg-marshmallow px-4 pb-1 pt-4 md:mb-8 md:px-6 md:pb-2 md:pt-6 dark:bg-ramones\" data-jump-link-target=\"true\" id=\"f1ca7191-2c7c-4735-9e5f-fb7058b50112\">\n<article>\n<header class=\"mb-4 flex flex-col\">\n<div><time class=\"text-sm font-semibold md:text-base\" datetime=\"2026-04-13T02:14:22.000Z\">Mon, 13 April 2026 at 10:14 am SGT<\/time><\/p>\n<p>Singapore Editorial Team<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/header>\n<section>\n<div class=\"\">\n<figure class=\"relative mb-4\">\n<div class=\"relative\"><img alt=\"Aerial View of the City Illuminated at Sunset\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"rounded-lg\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/V5eKY79nWSFwJmuDSYEEpw--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyODA7aD04NTQ7Y2Y9d2VicA--\/https:\/\/media-mbst-pub-ue1.s3.amazonaws.com\/creatr-uploaded-images\/2025-02\/aa2eb930-f4ed-11ef-b36d-1f0c66270773\"\/><button aria-label=\"View larger image\" class=\"group absolute bottom-0 size-full\" data-ylk=\"elm:expand;itc:1;sec:image-lightbox;slk:lightbox-open;\"><span class=\"absolute bottom-3 right-3 rounded-full bg-white p-3 opacity-100 shadow-elevation-3 transition-opacity duration-300 group-hover:block group-hover:opacity-100 md:p-[17px] lg:bottom-6 lg:right-6 lg:bg-white\/90 lg:p-5 lg:opacity-0 lg:shadow-none\"><svg viewbox=\"0 0 22 22\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"size-4 lg:size-6\" width=\"22\" height=\"22\"><path d=\"M12.372.92c0-.506.41-.916.915-.916L21 0l-.004 7.712a.917.917 0 0 1-1.832 0V3.183l-6.827 6.828-1.349-1.348 6.828-6.828h-4.529a.915.915 0 0 1-.915-.915M1.835 17.816l6.828-6.828 1.349 1.349-6.829 6.827h4.529a.915.915 0 0 1 0 1.831L0 21l.004-7.713a.916.916 0 0 1 1.831 0z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/button><dialog aria-label=\"Modal dialogue\" aria-modal=\"true\" class=\"fixed bottom-0 left-0 right-0 top-0 z-4 size-full max-h-none max-w-none bg-white hidden\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"relative text-sm mt-1 pr-2.5\">\n<div style=\"max-height:none;overflow:visible\">\n<p>Aerial view of Singapore city.<\/p>\n<p><span>(Deejpilot via Getty Images)<\/span><\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">The <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" class=\"link \" href=\"https:\/\/www.channelnewsasia.com\/singapore\/singdollar-mas-exchange-rate-monetary-policy-6046021\" data-i13n=\"slk:Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS);cpos:1;pos:1\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS);slk:Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS);cpos:1;pos:1;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkPosition&quot;:&quot;1&quot;,&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yPosition&quot;:&quot;1&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS)&quot;,&quot;yHasCommerce&quot;:false}\">Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS)<\/a> is widely expected to tighten monetary policy on Tuesday (14 April) as conflict in the Middle East and energy supply disruptions raise inflation risks. In a <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" class=\"link \" href=\"https:\/\/www.bloomberg.com\/news\/articles\/2026-04-13\/singapore-may-tighten-monetary-policy-as-oil-shock-lifts-prices\" data-i13n=\"slk:Bloomberg survey;cpos:2;pos:1\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Bloomberg survey;slk:Bloomberg survey;cpos:2;pos:1;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkPosition&quot;:&quot;2&quot;,&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yPosition&quot;:&quot;1&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;Bloomberg survey&quot;,&quot;yHasCommerce&quot;:false}\">Bloomberg survey<\/a> conducted from 27 March to 9 April, 15 of 18 economists forecast tighter policy, while three expect no change and none predicted easing.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Analysts say MAS is likely to steepen the slope of the Singapore dollar nominal effective exchange rate <a rel=\"noopener\" class=\"link  yahoo-link\" href=\"https:\/\/sg.finance.yahoo.com\/news\/neer-does-mean-mas-tightens-182409814.html\" data-i13n=\"slk:(S$NEER);cpos:3;pos:1\" data-ylk=\"slk:(S$NEER);slk:(S$NEER);cpos:3;pos:1;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas;outcm:mb_qualified_link;_E:mb_qualified_link;ct:story;\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkPosition&quot;:&quot;3&quot;,&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yPosition&quot;:&quot;1&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;(S$NEER)&quot;,&quot;yHasCommerce&quot;:false}\" target=\"_blank\">(S$NEER)<\/a> band, allowing the currency to appreciate faster and helping to lower imported inflation.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">MAS has not changed policy since April 2025, when it eased in response to the US-China trade war.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/article>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul class=\"scroll-mt-24 md:scroll-mt-20\">\n<li class=\"border-t pt-4 first:border-t-0 first:pt-0 md:border-t-0 md:pt-0\" data-jump-link-target=\"true\" id=\"f22b5cb1-82b1-411b-b599-b534e1e1e2dc\">\n<article>\n<header class=\"chromatic-ignore mb-2 flex\">\n<div><time class=\"text-sm font-semibold md:text-base\" datetime=\"2026-04-13T02:16:35.000Z\">Mon, 13 April 2026 at 10:16 am SGT<\/time><\/p>\n<p>Singapore Editorial Team<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/header>\n<section class=\"mb-2 md:ml-4 md:border-l-2 pb-1 md:pl-8\">\n<div class=\"\">\n<figure class=\"relative mb-4\">\n<div class=\"relative\"><img alt=\"Soccer Football - Premier League - Chelsea v Manchester City - Stamford Bridge, London, Britain - April 12, 2026 Manchester City's Nico O'Reilly scores their first goal Action Images via Reuters\/Paul Childs EDITORIAL USE ONLY. 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PLEASE CONTACT YOUR ACCOUNT REPRESENTATIVE FOR FURTHER DETAILS..\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"640\" height=\"417\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"rounded-lg\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/PMvewQOl8dTGvxLkrmGv5g--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyODA7aD04MzQ7Y2Y9d2VicA--\/https:\/\/d29szjachogqwa.cloudfront.net\/images\/2026-04\/369505fe-fdc0-4159-aa69-96eec8da6ed3\"\/><button aria-label=\"View larger image\" class=\"group absolute bottom-0 size-full\" data-ylk=\"elm:expand;itc:1;sec:image-lightbox;slk:lightbox-open;\"><span class=\"absolute bottom-3 right-3 rounded-full bg-white p-3 opacity-100 shadow-elevation-3 transition-opacity duration-300 group-hover:block group-hover:opacity-100 md:p-[17px] lg:bottom-6 lg:right-6 lg:bg-white\/90 lg:p-5 lg:opacity-0 lg:shadow-none\"><svg viewbox=\"0 0 22 22\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"size-4 lg:size-6\" width=\"22\" height=\"22\"><path d=\"M12.372.92c0-.506.41-.916.915-.916L21 0l-.004 7.712a.917.917 0 0 1-1.832 0V3.183l-6.827 6.828-1.349-1.348 6.828-6.828h-4.529a.915.915 0 0 1-.915-.915M1.835 17.816l6.828-6.828 1.349 1.349-6.829 6.827h4.529a.915.915 0 0 1 0 1.831L0 21l.004-7.713a.916.916 0 0 1 1.831 0z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/button><dialog aria-label=\"Modal dialogue\" aria-modal=\"true\" class=\"fixed bottom-0 left-0 right-0 top-0 z-4 size-full max-h-none max-w-none bg-white hidden\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"relative text-sm mt-1 pr-2.5\">\n<div style=\"max-height:none;overflow:visible\">\n<p>Soccer Football &#8211; Premier League &#8211; Chelsea v Manchester City &#8211; Stamford Bridge, London, Britain &#8211; April 12, 2026 Manchester City&#8217;s Nico O&#8217;Reilly scores their first goal Action Images via Reuters\/Paul Childs<\/p>\n<p><span>(Action Images via Reuters \/ REUTERS)<\/span><\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">The <a rel=\"noopener\" class=\"link  yahoo-link\" href=\"https:\/\/sg.news.yahoo.com\/premier-league-man-city-close-gap-on-leaders-arsenal-after-statement-win-at-chelsea-215429040.html\" data-i13n=\"cpos:1;pos:1\" data-ylk=\"slk:Premier League title race;cpos:1;pos:1;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas;outcm:mb_qualified_link;_E:mb_qualified_link;ct:story;\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkPosition&quot;:&quot;1&quot;,&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yPosition&quot;:&quot;1&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;Premier League title race&quot;,&quot;yHasCommerce&quot;:false}\" target=\"_blank\">Premier League title race<\/a> is well and truly alive after <a rel=\"noopener\" class=\"link  yahoo-link\" href=\"https:\/\/sg.news.yahoo.com\/rampant-man-city-smell-arsenal-180443653.html\" data-i13n=\"slk:Manchester City won 3-0 at Chelsea;cpos:2;pos:1\" data-ylk=\"slk:Manchester City won 3-0 at Chelsea;slk:Manchester City won 3-0 at Chelsea;cpos:2;pos:1;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas;outcm:mb_qualified_link;_E:mb_qualified_link;ct:story;\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkPosition&quot;:&quot;2&quot;,&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yPosition&quot;:&quot;1&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;Manchester City won 3-0 at Chelsea&quot;,&quot;yHasCommerce&quot;:false}\" target=\"_blank\">Manchester City won 3-0 at Chelsea<\/a> on Sunday (12 April) to capitalise on Arsenal\u2019s stuttering form.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><a rel=\"noopener\" class=\"link  yahoo-link\" href=\"https:\/\/sg.news.yahoo.com\/bournemouth-expose-schr-dinger-arsenal-160303708.html\" data-i13n=\"slk:Arsenal\u2019s defeat to Bournemouth;cpos:3;pos:1\" data-ylk=\"slk:Arsenal\u2019s defeat to Bournemouth;slk:Arsenal\u2019s defeat to Bournemouth;cpos:3;pos:1;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas;outcm:mb_qualified_link;_E:mb_qualified_link;ct:story;\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkPosition&quot;:&quot;3&quot;,&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yPosition&quot;:&quot;1&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;Arsenal\u2019s defeat to Bournemouth&quot;,&quot;yHasCommerce&quot;:false}\" target=\"_blank\">Arsenal\u2019s defeat to Bournemouth<\/a> on Saturday had opened the door for Pep Guardiola\u2019s men and they made the most of the opportunity with three goals in the second half at Stamford Bridge.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Nico O\u2019Reilly broke the deadlock in the 51st minute before Marc Guehi slotted in his first league goal for City six minutes later.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Jeremy Doku then pounced on an error by Moises Caicedo to complete Chelsea\u2019s humiliation and leave Premier League leaders Arsenal looking over their shoulder.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">City, with a game in hand, have closed the gap on Arsenal to six points and could cut the lead further when they face the Gunners at the Etihad Stadium next Sunday.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/article>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<p><br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/sg.news.yahoo.com\/live\/mas-set-to-tighten-monetary-policy-allowing-singdollar-to-strengthen-say-analysts-man-city-beat-chelsea-3-0-singapore-live-news-021039892.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Read Full Article At Source <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) is widely expected to tighten monetary policy on Tuesday (14 April) as conflict in the Middle East and 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