Asia/Pacific (ex-China/Japan) Outlook: Growth Momentum but Delayed Rate Cuts

June 21, 2024 9:45 AM UTC

•    Economic activity in emerging Asian economies is forecast to remain strong. Despite several challenges, including a tight oil market, constrained liquidity conditions, and delayed rate cuts, the region's economic activity is expected to show resilience. Other potential obstacles include u

Asia/Pacific (ex-China/Japan) Outlook: Election Spending to Drive Growth

March 22, 2024 12:18 PM UTC

·       In 2024, growth trends across emerging Asia will exhibit a mixed pattern. Encouragingly, there will be a resurgence in demand for global electronics following a period of stagnation in 2022‑23, which will provide a boost to regional trade. Moreover, the initiation of monetary policy

Bank Indonesia indicates H2 easing

February 22, 2024 11:07 AM UTC

In a bid to support the stability of the Indonesian economy and the rupiah, Bank Indonesia (BI) has opted to keep its benchmark interest rate unchanged at 6% in its latest monetary policy committee decision today (February 21). This decision aligns with BI's commitment to balance economic growth whi

Bank Indonesia Navigating the Path to Sustained Growth

January 5, 2024 10:17 AM UTC

As Consumer Price Index (CPI) inflation eases and BI maintains a delicate balance, the nation's economic outlook takes centre stage. Recent data from Indonesia's Central Statistics Agency (BPS) reveals a slight deceleration in CPI inflation, dipping to 2.6% y/y in December from 2.9% y/y in the previ

Asia/Pacific (ex-China/Japan) Outlook: Going Big, Going Strong

December 18, 2023 10:05 AM UTC

·       Following a stellar performance in 2023, the momentum of economic activity in emerging Asian economies is anticipated to remain broadly stable, albeit lose some sheen in the subsequent quarters. The economic activity levels should be sustained despite a tight oil market and a potentia