SINGAPORE – High interest rates in the US have filtered down to Singapore, driving up mortgage costs, which is one of the biggest financial commitments for most households.
As a result, vulnerabilities are emerging in some segments of the population – such as those earning less than $5,000 a month and those aged 59 to 77 – according to a DBS Bank study and the latest trends report from the Central Provident Fund (CPF) Board.
Source: straitstimes.com