Asia FX Talk · Rising inflation pressures
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亚洲外汇评论 · 通胀压力上升
Core conclusion · Tlines extraction
US dollar softened after weak ADP employment data, but inflation pressures persist due to rising oil and agricultural prices. Asian FX faced mixed moves, with KRW strengthening on robust exports and BNM expected to hold rates. Treasury yields dipped but remain elevated over the medium term.
- Institution
- MUFG
- Published
- 09/03/2026
- Research topic
- Not explicitly stated
- Time horizon
- Not explicitly stated
Key arguments
- US ADP employment rose only 38k in August, below expectations of 46k, indicating labor market softening.
- July US factory orders rose 0.9% mom, showing manufacturing resilience.
- Brent crude rose above USD95/bbl due to Middle East tensions, adding to inflation concerns.
- Rising inflation pressures may lead Asian central banks to maintain hawkish stances.
- BNM is widely expected to keep rates unchanged at 2.75%.
- KRW strengthened 1% as South Korea's trade surplus widened on AI semiconductor demand.
Key numbers
- US ADP employment change (Aug)
- 38k
- Expected ADP employment change
- 46k
- July US factory orders (mom)
- +0.9%
- Brent crude price
- above USD95/bbl
- US 2-year Treasury yield change (daily)
- -3bps
- US 10-year Treasury yield change (daily)
- -2bps
- South Korea trade surplus in August
- USD34.8bn
- Bank Negara Malaysia policy rate
- 2.75%
Main risks
- Escalating Middle East tensions could further push oil prices higher and exacerbate inflation.
- US ISM Services prices-paid component may reveal persistent inflation, prompting Fed rate hikes.
- Rising global yields could put pressure on Asian currencies, especially those with current account deficits.
- Policy divergence between the Fed and Asian central banks may lead to capital outflows from the region.
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