SINGAPORE (April 26): MAS expects GDP growth to come in slightly above the mid-point of 1.3%-3.5% forecast range in 2019, as growth momentum of the global economy has moderated at the turn of the year, amid sluggish trade.

This was according to the Guide to the Macroeconomic Review April 2019, released by the Monetary Authority of Singapore’s (MAS) Economic Policy Group on Friday morning.

On the back of easing GDP growth, MAS has decided to maintain the current rate of appreciation of the SGD NEER policy band. This policy stance is consistent with a modest and gradual appreciation path of the SGD NEER policy band that will...(click on link for full story on theedgesingapore.com)