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North Asian currencies, led by the Korean won, have strengthened significantly, though USD/KRW may struggle to sustain sub-1350 levels. The Chinese yuan continues a steady appreciation, while the Indonesian rupiah and Philippine peso face depreciation risks.…
OCBC's weekly macro views highlight escalating US-Iran tensions impacting oil markets, a strong US jobs report limiting USD downside, and several Asia-Pacific macro developments including Singapore's upward GDP revisions from the MAS SPF, resilient Australian…
Scotiabank Economics expects the upcoming week to feature escalation risks in the Canada-US tariff war, with Canada imposing retaliatory tariffs on C$28 billion of US imports, while Canada pivots toward attracting C$1 trillion in investments over five years.…
MUFG's Asia FX Weekly report highlights key catalysts for Asian currencies, including China's mixed economic data, US CPI ahead of the FOMC, and expectations for gradual CNY appreciation. The report also covers various Asian currencies such as KRW, INR, VND,…
MUFG research argues that the rupiah's recent recovery is tactical, not structural, due to persistent trade and oil pressures, and maintains a USDIDR forecast of 18,350 by end-2026.
MUFG's Asia FX report warns that regional currencies face headwinds from rising US Treasury yields and higher oil prices, driven by a hawkish Fed repricing and geopolitical tensions. The report highlights increased odds of a September Fed rate hike, a surge…
Follow our podcasts by searching ‘ OCBC Research Insights ’ on Telegram! 1 By Global Markets | 1 September 2026 Research Monitor (September) Key Themes 1. “Time and tide waits for no man” according to Chaucer. August was again characterised by a…
OCBC Research's Weekly Research Views covers macro, geopolitical, and credit developments, highlighting a hawkish Fed, US-Iran conflict, and resilient Asia growth. Key forecasts include RBA hike, BNM hold, BoT normalization, BSP hikes, and Singapore/HK growth…
OCBC Daily Treasury Outlook highlights a tech-led rally in US equities boosted by Nvidia's strong guidance, while oil prices rose on geopolitical tensions with Iran. Central bank speakers at Jackson Hole maintained a cautious inflation stance. BSP hiked rates…
MUFG's monthly indicator tables for eight Asia-Pacific economies show growth holding up through April 2026, led by Vietnam (Q1 real GDP +7.8% YoY) and Indonesia (+5.6%), while Singapore and Malaysia decelerate mildly (Singapore Q1 +4.6%; Malaysia Q4 +6.3%).…
The FOMC minutes revealed upside inflation risks and potential policy tightening, while the US Treasury doubled buyback operations to support longer-dated bonds, easing yields. Tariff talks and US-Iran tensions added uncertainty. Markets saw modest equity…
MUFG's August 2026 report provides an overview of key macroeconomic indicators across ASEAN, India, and Australia. The data highlights divergent trends, with Singapore and Vietnam showing strong growth, Indonesia and the Philippines facing currency…
OCBC Research's Daily Treasury Outlook highlights a global bond rout pushing long-dated Treasury yields to multi-decade highs, triggering a sharp selloff in US equities, particularly technology and semiconductor stocks. Geopolitical tensions between the US…
OCBC's Daily Treasury Outlook for 17 Aug 2026 highlights a retreat in US equities from record highs amid geopolitical uncertainty and softer consumer data. US retail sales fell 0.6% MoM in July, the largest decline in 14 months, while core retail sales…
Standard Chartered's Q3 2026 review highlights significant regulatory and market developments that are expanding the offshore RMB ecosystem. Key measures include QFI access to CGB futures, the launch of HKEX CGB futures, expanded HKMA RMB liquidity facility,…
The report highlights that US equities slipped amid pre-CPI caution and the Strait of Hormuz impasse, with small-business surveys showing a tight labor market but no renewed inflationary pressure. The RBA held rates but maintained a hawkish tone, while…
OCBC Research's Daily Treasury Outlook for 11 August 2026 highlights that geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, particularly around the Strait of Hormuz, have driven Brent crude up 5% to $87.72/bbl, reviving inflation concerns ahead of the US CPI release.…
US equities rallied to record highs on strong earnings and hopes of a Strait of Hormuz reopening, while oil prices fell over 5%. Treasury yields declined, and futures price in about 15bps of Fed tightening by September. CoreWeave expands into Indonesia;…
Geopolitical risks and doubts over AI-driven expansion are reducing the economic impact of monetary easing. This interview with Edward Lee, Chief Economist and Head of FX, ASEAN & South Asia, was written by Elisa Valenta and originally published in The…