Economy
Disappointing Q2 GDP reduces likelihood of monetary tightening
Disappointing Q2 GDP reduces likelihood of monetary tightening
Nomura expects inflation to hit 2.0% in the next three months from 2.7% in May.
Negative Q2 GDP spurs more worries of technical recession
Official forecast full year growth range of 1-3% more likely to be revised downward, says Nomura.
Malaysia's CPI inflation pegged at a 1.7% rise
Low inflation is expected stay range bound between 1.5-1.8% before going back to 2% by the end of 2012.
India June trade deficit narrows to 15-month low
The current value of USD10.3b is expected to dip further to around 3% of GDP in FY13.
India's central bank forecast to lower rates
It will view the moderation in core WPI as pointing to room to lower rates despite the rising headline inflation rate, says DBS.
3 in 4 Singaporeans flash two thumbs up at economic status
Singapore ranked second in the economic situation poll; guess which country ranked first.
Technical recession looms in 3Q12: DMG
The analyst has revised down its 2012 GDP forecast to 2.6% from 4% previously.
China inflation hits 29-month low at 2.2%YoY
Thanks to the 3.8% slowdown in food prices.
India fiscal deficit surges by 8.3% in April-May
Effective counter-cyclical policy changes may be too late now.
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Policy easing triggers surge in China's new RMB loans
RMB loans rising by 16% to RMB919.8 in June reinforces hopes of economic rebound in H2.
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Indonesia downgrades 2012 growth forecast to 6.1-6.5%
The ongoing Eurozone crisis prompted Bank of Indonesia to make downward revision.
India's industrial production growth exceeds market expectations
While this was a positive surprise, says DBS, markets remain depressed viewing the number as too low.
GDP figures disappoint but no need to panic yet
Second quarter YoY GDP growth of 1.9% is still healthy amidst sluggish global economy and the eurozone crisis, says IG Markets Singapore.
Second rate slash looms in Korea
The expected 2Q12 GDP fall and weak inflation will allow the Bank of Korea to cut rates further below the 3% mark.
Singapore economy hits bleak 1.9% raise
This measly growth is lower than the expected 2.3% expansion.
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