Singapore raises growth forecast amid stronger expansion in Q3

Source: Bloomberg
Singapore officials raised the growth forecasts for the current and next years, as the economy advanced faster than expected in July-September quarter. The new forecasts predict a 3.5-4% growth in 2013 and a 4% expansion in 2014. The country's GDP increased 5.8% in Q3 on the annual basis. Analysts say that all Asian economies are now benefiting from U.S. Fed's stimulus program.
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