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Data from World Bank. Forecasts by Sigmanomics Forecast Engine.
SingaporeSingapore Real interest rate (%) fell to -4.55 Percentage (%) in January 2021
World BankYearlyReleased January 2021
Singapore Real interest rate (%) fell to -4.55 Percentage (%) in January 2021, down 12.43 Percentage (%) from December's 7.88 Percentage (%) reading.
Latest Release
-4.55
Latest (2021)
7.88
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Sigmacast Track Record
Sigmacast track record will appear here once this indicator has been released 3+ times since Sigmanomics began tracking.
Sigmacast Σ-direction model: consensus + ½ × mean(surprise, trailing 90d).
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Correlation based on 12-month rolling window. Click any symbol to view its Sigmanomics forecast page.
THE RELEASE
Real Interest Rate (%) (Singapore) was reported at -5.12 Percent in December 2021. The reading fell from the previous value of 7.83 Percent. This is classified as a high-impact indicator released on a yearly basis.
WHY IT MATTERS
The trailing three releases averaged 2.80 Percent, down from the prior three at 2.94 Percent.
WHAT TO WATCH NEXT
Same-country events in the next 14 days include CPI YoY (May 25).
Auto-generated from current model state · Refreshes on each release · Last update December 2021.
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About Real interest rate (%) — Singapore
WHY THIS INDICATOR MATTERS
Policy-rate decisions and associated communication are the primary near-term driver of front-end rates, currencies, and equity-discount-rate inputs. Surprises against consensus typically move rates and currencies on release. Released annually.
WHAT'S NEXT
Sigmacast's 1-month forecast points to a materially lower reading versus the latest print, with the 3-month outlook reinforcing that direction. Both horizons are aligned bearish for this indicator, suggesting a consistent trend signal. Trend-driven dynamics are the primary headwind in the current projection.
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Economic Calendar - SG Events
| Monday, May 25, 2026 | Actual | Previous | Consensus | Sigmanomics Rolling-Surprise Forecast | Impact | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05:00 | SG | Inflation Rate YoY | 1.8 | 2 | 1.90 | Low | |
| 05:00 | SG | Inflation Rate MoM | 0.5 | 0.4 | 0.25 | Low | |
| 05:00 | SG | Core Inflation Rate YoY | 1.7 | 1.7 | 1.40 | Low | |
| 05:00 | SG | CPI YoY | 1.7 | 1.7 | 1.70 | Medium | |
| Tuesday, May 26, 2026 | Actual | Previous | Consensus | Sigmanomics Rolling-Surprise Forecast | Impact | ||
| 00:00 | SG | GDP Growth Rate QoQ | 1.3 | 0.1 | 0.10 | Low | |
| 00:00 | SG | GDP Growth Rate YoY | 5.7 | 5.1 | 5.10 | Low | |
| 00:00 | SG | Gross Domestic Product QoQ | 2.1 | 0.1 | 0.20 | Low | |
| 00:00 | SG | Gross Domestic Product YoY | 6.9 | 5.1 | 5.10 | Low | |
| 00:00 | SG | Current Account | 40.24 | 36 | 36.00 | Low | |
| 00:20 | SG | Current Account | 40.24 | 36 | 36.00 | Low | |
| 05:00 | SG | Industrial Production YoY | 10.1 | 12 | 16.55 | Low | |
| 05:00 | SG | Industrial Production MoM | 4.7 | -0.5 | -2.35 | Low | |
| Friday, May 29, 2026 | Actual | Previous | Consensus | Sigmanomics Rolling-Surprise Forecast | Impact | ||
| 02:00 | SG | Bank Lending | 902.3 | 901 | 901.00 | Low | |
| 03:30 | SG | Producer Price Index YoY | 21.6 | 24 | 24.00 | Low | |
| 03:30 | SG | Import Prices YoY | 11.1 | 13.3 | 13.30 | Low | |
| 03:30 | SG | Export Prices YoY | 8.4 | 10 | 10.00 | Low | |