Asia
Bank of Japan forecast to ease policy
The external uncertainties and yen’s strength will likely prompt the BOJ to ease again in the next three months, says DBS.
Bank of Japan forecast to ease policy
The external uncertainties and yen’s strength will likely prompt the BOJ to ease again in the next three months, says DBS.
Thailand screws policy rate cut
Cuts are not expected this year as Bank of Thailand's monetary policy committee left its rate unchanged at 3%.
Thailand growth risks on the rise: OSK-DMG
This led the Thai central bank to cut its growth outlook for 2012 and 2013 to 5.7% and 5.0% respectively.
India restructured loan proposal to boost banking transparency
Reserve Bank of India has recommended increasing provision requirements to 5%.
Thailand's full-year growth forecast to miss BOT estimate
OCBC expects a decent 5.5% growth, or below the 6% estimate set by BOT Governor Prasarn.
Sentiment in Malaysian market remains shaky
OCBC Treasury Research says risk remains tilted towards the downside, with some interim support seen at 1620.
Spot USDCNY traded above 6.39
The fixing is likely to be higher further as the USD strengthened further overnight.
Thailand economy maintains growth momentum
Trade and domestic demand data suggest the economy maintained growth momentum in April to May, says DBS.
Indonesia's rising imports contribute to widening trade balance
Imports of Indonesia have remained robust as the domestic demand-driven economy outperformed its peers, says DBS.
Resilient domestic demand keeps HK trade from crashing
Positive wage growth also had a hand in keeping trade at levels still "comfortably above" the 2008 crisis, says HSBC.
Thailand inflation to inch up to 3.4% in 2H12
Bounty rice supply, government measures and wage hikes are expected to cap inflation.
Malaysia to suffer price pressure in end-2012
Good news rice supply is at a 73% level of self-sufficiency.
Indonesia 2012 inflation to plateau to 4.6%
Blame it on the nasty weather condition.
Asian currencies to look towards the CNY for further cues
The regional pairs may continue to remain adrift, says OCBC Treasury Research.
China manufacturing PMI to surge to five-month high
China's PMI is pegged at 51.2 at start of Q3, said HSBC.
Lending of South Korean banks need improved supervision
Board of Audit and Inspection says some lenders failed to pass on interest rate cuts to customers during the 2008-09 crisis.
Taiwan's industrial production data point to weak GDP growth
June industrial production came in lower than expected at -2.4% YoY.
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