MTI 1Q2026 Economic Survey - Key Indicators

Three weeks ago, the Ministry of Trade and Industry released their first quarter economic survey for 2026. Here is the one pager inforgrahic. Details to follow.

This will likely be the best report card for 2026 and expect the following quarters in 2026 to come under more pressure with significant headwinds for the economy.

1. Unemployment will further pressure the labour market.
2. Inflation will continue to erode real income and exert more pressures on the economy.
3. There will be possibly more external demand destruction and will likely hit the trade numbers.

source: https://isomer-user-content.by.gov.sg/166/0d5bab5e-126c-4f92-8ed4-0a6f4ef469b8/MainIndicators_1Q26.pdf