MAS may shift away from zero-appreciation Sing$ stance

Economists hope the Singdollar will make gains to counter an anticipated rise in inflation, especially with possible tax hikes, by lowering the relative costs of imports.
Economists hope the Singdollar will make gains to counter an anticipated rise in inflation, especially with possible tax hikes, by lowering the relative costs of imports.ST FILE PHOTO

It is expected to tighten policy, though Sing$ likely to stay flat against US$ for rest of 2017