Singapore's 2026 GDP growth print is likely to beat the official projection, Maybank economists say in a report. The city-state's economy and inflation have been little affected by the Middle East conflict. The global artificial-intelligence capital expenditure and construction boom is cushioning the impact of higher energy prices and Gulf-related supply disruptions. The financial sector has also seen safe-haven flows for foreign currency and Singapore dollar deposits, supporting loan growth and banking liquidity. Maybank expects the economy to expand 4.6% this year, above the Ministry of Trade and Industry's forecast of 2% to 4% growth. (amanda.lee@wsj.com)