Singapore core inflation eases slightly in August

Keeping tabs: The Monetary Authority of Singapore’s headquarters in Singapore. It notes that in the quarters ahead, external sources of inflation are likely to remain benign amid weak global demand conditions. — Reuters

SINGAPORE: The slide in Singapore’s core consumer prices eased last month on smaller declines in the costs of services, retail and other goods, as well as electricity and gas.

Core inflation, which excludes accommodation and private road transport costs, came in at -0.3% in August, up from the decade-low of -0.4% in July.