Singapore: Staff Report for the 2011 Article IV Consultation

Publication Date:

February 10, 2012

Electronic Access:

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Summary:

Singapore’s economy is slowing against the backdrop of a deteriorating external environment and a softening of exports. The main near-term risks are a protracted slowdown in advanced economies and a sharp increase in global financial stress. Given Singapore’s openness, these shocks would hit the economy severely through weaker exports, reduced capital inflows, slower credit, and a fall in financial market activity. The authorities have sufficient policy space to deploy a decisive response in case these risks materialize. A rapid increase in foreign currency lending may also raise the risk of funding strains.

Series:

Country Report No. 2012/042

Subject:

English

Publication Date:

February 10, 2012

ISBN/ISSN:

9781463935795/1934-7685

Stock No:

1SGPEA2012001

Pages:

48

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