That 6% GDP headline looks shiok—but the footnotes tell a very different story. MTI is already flagging a slowdown, and if you rely on REITs for income, this is where things get uncomfortable. Higher rates, fragile export demand, and rising costs can quietly eat into your dividends—while your monthly HDB bills don’t wait. Today, we break down what really matters for your CPF-backed retirement plan.
Key takeaways:
6% growth is backward-looking; MTI expects a slowdown to 2–4%
AI-driven exports propped up growth—but may not hold
Higher interest rates = rising REIT refinancing pressure
CPF Special Account at 4% remains your stable “anchor”
Stress test: yield above 4.7%, interest coverage above 4x
Iggy’s Forensic Disclaimer
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