South Korea Politics: Policy Constraints Loom After Legislative Polls
After a result driven by anti-incumbency, South Korea's parliamentary elections will further constrain President Yoon in enacting his economic...
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Regional Economics: Bumpy Disinflation Makes Rate Cuts in 2024 a Big If
Do not expect an easy ride in restoring inflation to pre-pandemic norms. "Higher-for-longer" is here to stay, both in advanced and emerging Asian...
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Indonesia Economics: Disinflation Setbacks Tie Central Bank’s Hands Tighter
An uptick in inflation and domestic policy uncertainty will cause Bank Indonesia to delay potential rate cuts until it can be confident that the...
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Indonesia Economics: More of the Same Won't Cut It
"Continuity Jokowi" is simply not enough if Indonesia is to achieve the 8% growth rates that president-elect Prabowo has promised to attain.
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China Economics: Don't Celebrate the Good PMIs Just Yet
The latest set of Chinese PMIs should be treated as tentative signs of green shoots. A more convincing turnaround in the "facts on the ground" is...
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