According to CNBC, Singapore's economy expanded 5.4% in the third quarter of 2026, slowing from a four-year high in the previous quarter but topping Reuters-polled economists' estimate of 5%. The government raised its full-year 2026 growth forecast to 4.5% to 5.5% from 2% to 4% in August after AI-related sectors and exports lifted growth in the first two quarters. It was the second upward revision to Singapore's growth outlook this year, after the Ministry of Trade and Industry initially projected 1% to 3% growth. The Monetary Authority of Singapore kept monetary policy unchanged, pausing after two straight rounds of tightening in April and July over inflation risks tied to higher energy prices.