The Monetary Authority of Singapore adjusts monetary policy for the country through currency control, not via interest rates.

MAS says it will adopt a zero percent per annum rate of appreciation of the policy band starting at the prevailing level of the SGD NEER

• there will be no change to the width of the policy band.

• Says this policy decision hence affirms the present level of the S$NEER, as well as the width and zero percent appreciation slope of the policy band going forward
• core inflation is likely to remain below its historical average in the near and medium term
• Says MAS’ money market operations will at the same time provide sufficient liquidity to the financial system
• will continue to be vigilant over developments in the economy and financial markets, and stands ready to curb excessive volatility in the SGD NEER
• says both MAS core inflation and CPI -all items inflation are expected to average between −1 and 0% in 2020
• says external sources of inflation are likely to weaken in the near term amid the global downturn
• resident unemployment rate is expected to rise and wage growth ease