Only a stronger GDP growth momentum would boost sentiment in Indonesia
Sep 22, 2015 02:06 am UTC| Commentary
Since mid-2013, Bank Indonesia (BI) has worked hard to improve the economys macro risk profile. Apart from pushing for a narrower current account (C/A) deficit, the central bank has also managed the growth of external...
Malaysian inflation is expected to remain high in August
Sep 22, 2015 01:50 am UTC| Commentary
Malaysias August inflation is expected to remain high. The headline number due on Wednesday is estimated to register 3.3% YoY, unchanged from the previous month. Second order price effects from the introduction of the GST...
Taiwan's third quarter could be weaker than expected
Sep 22, 2015 01:37 am UTC| Commentary
The latest trade data continued to disappoint. Total value of export orders shrank 8.3% (YoY) in Aug15, a deeper decline than -5.0% in Jul15 and far worse than the consensus forecast of -4.8%. Excluding the price factors,...
Mexico's economic growth still impressive given the slowdown of industrial sector
Sep 22, 2015 01:00 am UTC| Commentary
Economic activity has surprised to upside in recent months considering the slowdown in industrial production. Industrial production growth over past six months (including the July 2015 release) slowed to 1.0% yoy from 2.0%...
US domestic demand fundamentals remain strong
Sep 22, 2015 00:50 am UTC| Commentary
The disinflationary forces will deliver some offsetting benefits to the U.S. economy. Whereas in June, the average household was set to save $700 at the gas pumps relative to last year, they will now save over $900. As...
Fed rate hikes are not far away
Sep 21, 2015 23:57 pm UTC| Commentary
In the meeting that everyone had been waiting for, the Federal Reserve left its policy rate on hold. The decision was not an easy one. One the one hand, the improvement in the unemployment rate and broader economy argued...
Dollar picks up steam against developing economy currencies
Sep 21, 2015 23:45 pm UTC| Commentary
The other development on the external front is the magnitude of the rise in the dollar. Up until recently, the dollars rise had been more prominent against major advanced trading partners. Between the start of 2014 and the...
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