Singapore Bonds Show Resilience as Iran War Roils Regional Peers

Singapore’s front-end bonds have emerged as a regional refuge amid the Iran war, outperforming Southeast Asian peers. Market watchers expect the trend to continue.

While the city-state’s economy isn’t immune to rising energy prices and supply chain disruptions from the Middle East conflict, robust domestic liquidity and a firm currency are among factors that have made its AAA rated bonds a more stable bet.