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StockTalk (5.25): Singapore GDP grew 0.4% in Q1 - What does this mean for investors?

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StockTalk (5.25): Singapore Q1 GDP Contracts - What does this mean for investors?
Singapore's economy contracted in Q1, with GDP growing 0.4% YoY but shrinking by 0.4% QoQ seasonally-adjusted, resulting in a high risk of a technical recession.
This contraction is due to external demand faltering from rising borrowing costs and inflationary pressures. Although the government expects H1 2023 to have low quarterly growth of 0.5-1.5%, the external demand outlook for the rest of the year has weakened.
Singapore's economy heavily relies on trade flow as an important financial center. However, due to internal and external factors (such as the government's contractionary monetary policy, weak economic recovery period, and China's ongoing efforts to recover from COVID-19), the country is currently experiencing a challenging period. While the government remains optimistic about the economy rebounding in the coming months, many analysts are skeptical, and the risk of a technical recession remains high.
Did Singapore's Q1 GDP meet your market expectations? What are your thoughts on the overall trend of GDP for this year based on Q1 data and the current situation? How do you think Singapore's economy is recovering given the contraction in Q1 and the challenges it faces from internal and external factors?
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  • ZnWC : Singapore has a small local market and it's economy depends mainly on export. Singapore's strength is it's stability and strong financial hub.

    The GDP is export driven and currently affected by recession fear. The economy may slip into recession but I forsee opportunity.

    I'm confident the economy will pick up or just experience mild recession due to 2 drives:
    1. Digital transformation (AI, cybersecurity, digital banking etc)
    2. East Asia economy growth in particularly China, South Korea and Japan

  • EYSY : 70% of Singapore's GDP is contributed by service industries mainly from wholesale trade, finance and transportation and storage.

    While the challenge is the global fear of recession, I would think that Singapore's economy will recover slightly in second half of 2023 with the borders reopening. And also more travelling and more financial companies are looking to move their regional hub to Singapore.

  • cola1010 : Singapore's Q1 GDP indicating a slowing of economic activity. This raises fears of a technical recession, as two consecutive quarters of negative growth are normally necessary. External demand has weakened as a result of rising borrowing prices and inflationary pressures, causing difficulties for Singapore's export-oriented economy, which is strongly reliant on trade flows. The government anticipates low quarterly growth in H1 2023, while economists are sceptical and see considerable obstacles ahead for the recovery. Internal and external concerns, such as the government's monetary policy, the country's slow economic recovery, and China's COVID-19 recovery efforts, could hinder Singapore's economic growthp.

  • GodSpeed289 : A small economy like Singapore’s relies heavily on global trade, and contraction is much expected with an economic slowdown affecting many parts of the world.
    Along with a series of interest rate hikes from major central banks and stubbornly high inflation, it all points to a sharp slowdown in growth globally this year. Any hopes for a positive outlook seems challenging, more so if there is a recession.

  • momo98 : Singapore's economy has been quite stagnant despite the massive inflow of foreign talents. Leveraging on the rise of AI, blockchain and semiconductors would be something to consider to keep the title of Asia's top financial hub