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Can ASEAN Currencies Hold Up as the Fed Raises Rates?

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.

Australian Economy: Race To The Bottom

Australian Economy: Race To The Bottom

By Anthony Fensom
The Reserve Bank of Australia cuts interest rates to a new record low.
Asia Shrugs Off Fed Hike

Asia Shrugs Off Fed Hike

By Anthony Fensom
The region appears to have welcomed the end of uncertainty.

Emerging Asia: Beware The Fed

Emerging Asia: Beware The Fed

By Anthony Fensom
What might higher U.S. interest rates mean for Asian economies?

Asia’s Interest Rates: Lower For Longer?

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.

What’s Driving Taiwan’s Mass Protests?
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What’s Driving Taiwan’s Mass Protests?

Rising Interest Rates Down Under?

Rising Interest Rates Down Under?

By Anthony Fensom
New Zealand has already raised its rates. Will Australia be next?

Thailand Introduces Nationwide Minimum Wage

Thailand Introduces Nationwide Minimum Wage

On January 1st, Thailand introduced a minimum wage — to a chorus of debate on its effects.

India's Economy: Limping Along

India's Economy: Limping Along

Despite a slowing economy, the Reserve Bank of India remains primarily concerned with inflation. Will rapid growth return?

Australia Feels the Sting of China Slowdown

Australia Feels the Sting of China Slowdown

Regulators and entrepreneurs ‘Down Under’ are bracing for a resource bust.

Hard Times Ahead For Australia?

Hard Times Ahead For Australia?

After 21 straight years of economic expansion, are the good times over for the so-called “lucky country”?

More Money, More Problems in South Korea

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.

Despite Difficulties, China's Banks Are Unlikely to Crash

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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