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March 26, 2026
Asia/Pacific (ex-China/Japan) Outlook: The Iran War Shock
March 26, 2026 7:10 AM UTC
· The Iran war macro impact on Asia depends on length of the conflict and impact on energy flows. Our baseline is for a 4-8 week Iran war, with WTI down to USD80-85 by June; USD65-70 end 2026 and USD60 by Q3 2027 (here).
· India GDP growth has been revised down slightly
May 10, 2024
Benign Inflation Allows BNM to Hold Rate
May 10, 2024 9:24 AM UTC
In its latest decision, the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) opted to keep the overnight policy rate (OPR) steady at 3.0%, marking the seventh consecutive meeting without a change. This decision aligns with market projections and underscores BNM's commitment to support g
