US tax cuts may propel more USD depreciation, continuing to drive US funds to Asia & Europe. Investors should selectively play CN, India, Indo, Philippines to avoid negative impact on Asian exports.
What is covered in the Full Insight:
Introduction: USD Depreciation Impact
US Fiscal Policy and Market Reactions
European and Asian Market Performance
Foreign Investment Flows into Asia
Risks and Opportunities in USD Depreciation
Boomeranged on Mon, 30 Jun 2025 11:59
USD continues to decline against EM currencies. Last month North Asian currencies were up 2-2.5% (notably TWD) & ASEAN currencies 0.6-0.8%. INR was flat.
Asia continues to receive foreign inflows. Korea performed spectacularly (13%) last month. India (+3%) & Onshore China (+2%) did well, though not ASEAN (TH down 6.2%, INDO down 3.6%). Our overweight on Asia especially Korea, China & India stays.