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Economics
Daily analysis of the latest economic data points and policy developments in Asia and the major economies of the world.
Economics, Currencies & ...
DBS tracks developments in the economies, foreign exchange and fixed income markets of the Asia-11 (China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Korea, Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, the Philippines, Vietnam...
Read MoreQuick fixes threaten mac...
As India’s growth slows, the market is likely to crank up calls for stimulus. But we think that the costs of targeting faster growth via fiscal or monetary policy are likely to outweigh the benefits.
Read MoreTaiwan and ASEAN: A step...
There is plenty of room for Taiwan to diversify from China to Southeast Asia; we assess the opportunities and risks in the ASEAN market – looking at growth prospects, labour resources, and macroecono...
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Asia
Pressure is on as key growth drivers lose steam
September 21, 2017
There is pressure building for policy support in response to India’s growth slump, but the costs of targeting higher growth with extra stimulus are likely to outweigh the benefits.
Transport costs driving up inflation
September 21, 2017
Higher oil prices have halted the decline in Malaysia’s inflation, with transport inflation set to have a strong influence in the coming months. But underlying inflationary pressure remains benign.
A rate hike is still likely before the year-end
September 21, 2017
With the rebound in core inflation to 3% in August, the surprisingly low July reading turned out to be a temporary blip. It is worth watching if the BSP still sees upward risks to inflation.
Key Indicators
- GDP
- Inflation
- Currency
- Interest Rates
From the Asian Insights Office
China: Defining the New Normal
China’s push for growth-at-any-cost is being replaced with the “New Normal”.It will fundamentally change how business and investing are done.
Read MoreDBS Asian Insights
2017 Global Macro Outlook
December 14, 2016
Global
Trump tax cut would bolster USD recovery
September 21, 2017
The US Federal Reserve’s decision to start unwinding its balance sheet from October was a boost for the USD, which is now looking for a corporate tax cut to be announced next week.
Wage growth shows signs of life
September 21, 2017
There’s narrowing labour slack in the Eurozone as seasonally adjusted wage growth rose 1.8% year-on-year in 2Q17, the strongest pace in two years.
Insights and Analysis
Quick fixes threaten macro-stability...
September 20, 2017
As India’s growth slows, the market is likely to crank up calls for stimulus. But we think that the costs of targeting faster growth via fiscal or monetary policy are likely to outweigh the benefits.
Key summary points
- Soft April-June growth numbers belie expectations for a return to over 7% growth in FY17/18
- Calls to support growth via fiscal/monetary policy and a competitive exchange rate likely to rise
- But there is little room to up spending without undermining the progress in fiscal consolidation
- Monetary policy will be constrained by inflation amid preference for stable rather than weaker rupee
- Overall, the costs of targeting higher growth with stimulus are likely to outweigh the benefits
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Watching households’ savings-debt mix
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Singapore’s exports surge again
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Foreign exchange dynamics to blame
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Status quo expected at BOJ
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