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Interest rates
September 28, 2022
Can ASEAN Currencies Hold Up as the Fed Raises Rates?
By James Guild
Despite the aggressive monetary tightening by the U.S. Federal Reserve, many regional currencies are holding up surprisingly well.
August 08, 2016
Australian Economy: Race To The Bottom
By Anthony Fensom
The Reserve Bank of Australia cuts interest rates to a new record low.
December 18, 2015
Asia Shrugs Off Fed Hike
By Anthony Fensom
The region appears to have welcomed the end of uncertainty.
June 16, 2015
Emerging Asia: Beware The Fed
By Anthony Fensom
What might higher U.S. interest rates mean for Asian economies?
March 16, 2015
Asia’s Interest Rates: Lower For Longer?
By Anthony Fensom
Asian central bankers are in a fight against deflation, and rates are coming down across the region.
July 28, 2014
Rising Interest Rates Down Under?
By Anthony Fensom
New Zealand has already raised its rates. Will Australia be next?
January 11, 2013
Thailand Introduces Nationwide Minimum Wage
On January 1st, Thailand introduced a minimum wage — to a chorus of debate on its effects.
November 15, 2012
India's Economy: Limping Along
Despite a slowing economy, the Reserve Bank of India remains primarily concerned with inflation. Will rapid growth return?
October 03, 2012
Australia Feels the Sting of China Slowdown
Regulators and entrepreneurs ‘Down Under’ are bracing for a resource bust.
September 24, 2012
Hard Times Ahead For Australia?
After 21 straight years of economic expansion, are the good times over for the so-called “lucky country”?
September 05, 2012
More Money, More Problems in South Korea
A perfect storm of government debt, easy consumer credit and a culture of consumption could lead to economic disaster.
September 04, 2012
Despite Difficulties, China's Banks Are Unlikely to Crash
Competition and non-performing loans are likely to force weak lenders to merge with larger ones.
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