Growth seen moderating in 2026 – UOB

UOB economists Julia Goh and Loke Siew Ting note Malaysia’s 4Q25 GDP grew 6.3% year-on-year, the…

Gradual reflation and policy easing guide CNY path – MUFG

MUFG’s Lin Li and Khang Sek Lee note that China’s January CPI slowdown was heavily distorted…

Budget support and equity-market push – Commerzbank

Commerzbank’s FX analysts note that Singapore’s 2026 Budget emphasizes supply-side support, SME internationalisation and capital-market development,…

Interim trade deal caps near-term INR gains – MUFG

MUFG’s Michael Wan views the detailed US–India interim trade deal, including tariff cuts and exemptions, as…

Solid growth outlook into 2026 – Standard Chartered

Standard Chartered’s Senior Economist Tommy Wu raises Hong Kong’s 2026 GDP growth forecast to 3.2% from…

Solid growth outlook supports Ringgit – Standard Chartered

Standard Chartered’s Edward Lee and Jonathan Koh highlight that Malaysia’s economy grew 5.2% in 2025 after…

GBP/USD steady as soft US CPI revives June Fed cut bets

The GBP/USD holds firm at around 1.3620 as the latest inflation report in the United States,…

Volatile slide then consolidation expected – Commerzbank

Commerzbank’s Commodity Research team highlights a sharp setback in Gold and Silver, with Gold briefly dropping…

Yen rebound extends after election – MUFG

MUFG’s Senior Currency Analyst Lee Hardman notes that the Japanese Yen is set to be the…

US President Donald Trump plans to scale back on steel and aluminium tariffs — FT

US President Donald Trump plans to roll back some tariffs on steel ‌and aluminium goods, ‌the Financial…