The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) projected that Singapore’s core and overall inflation in 2026 to average between 1.0% and 2.0%.
While that may not seem so bad, even a 2% inflation rate will quietly eat away at your purchasing power.
For long-term investors, simply preserving capital is not enough – building a portfolio that can outpace inflation steadily and consistently is the real goal.
Why 2% Inflation Still Matters More Than People Think
Even “low” inflation compounds over time – a dollar today buys less tomorrow if inflation is not accounted for.
Your everyday essentials, such as food, healthcare, and transport, become more expensive without you realising.
Low-yield savings and cash often struggle to keep up.
What investors really need are assets that can grow income and value over time.
What an “Inflation-Proof” Portfolio Actually Needs
Let’s be honest, no portfolio is perfectly inflation-proof….
