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Inflation to remain bottomed out for Malaysia

Analysts expect inflation to hit 1.5-1.8% in the next months before reaching 2% by end-2012.

Inflation to remain bottomed out for Malaysia

Analysts expect inflation to hit 1.5-1.8% in the next months before reaching 2% by end-2012.

Here's why Taiwan must watch out for exports orders

The September surge in exports may be a one-time phenomenon.

Speculation could be pushing up Chinese yuan

Expectations are high that fresh economic support is coming, says BK Asset Management.

Here's why this is Korea's last interest rate slash for the year

But the catch is that the 25bps cut was not unanimous.

Japan core machinery orders dip 3.3% in August

Perfect storm of economic and political factors led to renewed contraction.

Profit taking dominates KLCI

More sell-off based on further risk aversion is expected, says OCBC.

Thailand government has enough room to support the economy, says Finance Minister

A rating upgrade for Thailand is expected amidst improved fundamentals.

Malaysia industrial production to dip 2.3%

This will be the economy's first contraction since July last year.

China banks' profits could grow a "decent" 12% in 3Q

Big banks like ABC/CMB expected to fare better than the rest, notes Barclays.

Korea GDP forecast to slip to 2%

While inflation edged up to 2% from 1.2% because of food and oil price hike.

Taiwan September exports jumps 10.4%

The big leap from -4.2% August growth was led by robust demand from China, ASEAN and Japan.

Indian banks facing sustained asset quality weakness: Fitch

Good thing most of them have a reasonable buffer to withstand it.

Here's why Bank of Japan is still unripe for further monetary easing

After the JPY 10-trillion expansion of asset purchases two weeks ago, BOJ is not advised to any similar move in the near future.

Philippine inflation dips measly 3.6%

But thanks to slower increases in housing prices, food price hikes were balanced.

Malaysia exports sharply plunge 4.5%

This is the worst performance since September 2009, following the 2.6% fall in July.