Economy
Japan industrial output dropped 1.2%
Japan industrial output dropped 1.2%
Blame it on exports demand from China and Europe falling sharply.
India GDP growth edged up to a measly 5.5%
But analysts still call for a 50 bps cut in interest rates before this year ends.
Singapore teetering again towards recession: OCBC
Technical recession worries return with a vengeance after July's disappointing industrial output.
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Philippine GDP edged up 5.9%
Albeit at a slower rate than analysts' revised and forecasted rise.
Korea inflation to stand pat at 1.5%
Good thing is that surge in global grain prices will not be reflected soon.
Thailand exports growth slips 4.5%
Consequentially, Bank of Thailand lowered its GDP growth forecast to 5.5-6%.
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Here's why Philippines' growth will slip to 5.6%
Inflation has been kept capped, but growth will still contract.
Korea industrial production to dip 0.7%
Blame it on the sluggish external and domestic demand.
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Thailand exports tumble again in July
Possibility of a rate cut grows by each poorly performing month.
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Thailand manufacturing production slipped 5.8%
This is worse than the -4.3% forecast in the market.
Korea account surplus edged up to USD 6.1bn
Full-year total is likely to exceed USD 20b target, said BOK official.
Philippines import growth surge 13.3%
But inflation may spike to as much as 3.8% due to nasty weather conditions.
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