Financing costs will come under scrutiny as S-Reits report results amid Trump’s inauguration, interest rate decisions

“We expect interest rate volatility from Trump’s policies, which will have a direct impact on S-Reits’ performance... Performance in H1 is likely to be choppy,” says an analyst.

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#Budget2025: Major housing policy moves unlikely so soon after rollout of new BTO classification, enhanced grants

“We expect more help or subsidies to be given for low-income families, first-timers and young married couples with children, especially those buying in the secondary market as resale flat prices are still rising,” says OrangeTee.

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According to Singlife’s survey, participants said they need savings of S$566,640 on average to feel financially free.

That's 27 years of savings based on median monthly savings of S$1,733 per month.

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