'SINGAPORE, Jan 25 (Reuters) - Singapore's central bank tightened its monetary policy settings on Tuesday in its first out-of-cycle move in seven years, as global supply constraints and brisk economic demand elevate inflation pressures across the region.
The city-state's trade-dependent economy is highly susceptible to swings in global inflation and the central bank's sudden move comes as price pressures ring alarm bells for policymakers elsewhere in Asia.'
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In surprise move, Singapore tightens monetary policy on inflation risks, January 25, 2022
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