Volatile trade scenario would lead Asian countries to fiscal & monetary stimuli, relying less on export. CN, KR, IN, ID, PH have room to cut rate. CN, KR, ID have fiscal spending intention & ability.
What is covered in the Full Insight:
Monetary Stimuli Opportunities
Fiscal Stimuli Challenges
Impact of Trade Uncertainty
Inflation and Policy Space in Asia
Strategic Implications for Investors
Boomeranged on Wed, 13 Aug 2025 11:33
CPI & core inflation are nosediving in APAC barring Japan, indicating weak consumption demand. The latest is India's CPI at 1.55%.
Policy stimulus - monetary & fiscal - are called for. We believe we'll see them in the remaining part of 2025. Thailand will possibly cut tomorrow & many other Asian countries will continue along the easing path.
Asian equities do well during times of liquidity boost.