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Economics, Currencies & Rates Research
April 17, 2018
DBS tracks developments in the economies, foreign exchange and fixed income markets of the Asia-11 (China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Korea, Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, the Philippines, Vietnam...
India’s financing requirements back on radar
April 17, 2018
A sharp rise in FY18 trade deficit and a record external debt stock have brought India’s financing risks back on the radar.
Growth remains intact in China, but slowdown to resume
April 17, 2018
China’s real GDP growth came in at 6.8% in 1Q18, with consumption playing an important role in supporting domestic demand. Based on our Nowcasting model, China’s real GDP may grow 6.8% in...
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This Week: China’s 1Q GDP in focus
April 16, 2018
As per our Nowcasting model, China’s real GDP grew by over 7% in 1Q. But ingredients for a slowdown in 2Q are in place, given the soft March figures.
Indian policy rates maintain a steady course
April 05, 2018
In a surprising move, India’s central bank took a very dovish view on the inflation path for the year while keeping benchmark rates unchanged on Thursday.
Taiwan largely spared from US tariffs on China
April 04, 2018
The repercussions on Taiwan, a main supplier of electronic components to China, should be smaller than initially feared. We will be watching this space.
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US stocks decline
April 20, 2018
Technology shares came under pressure from trade and earnings concerns
Swiss franc weakens past 1.20 per euro
April 20, 2018
It would be for the first time since the Swiss National Bank removed its cap on the currency
Featured Publications
Asian Telecom: Clear-cut view via the ‘Digital Prism’
February 02, 2018
With about 40% of their service revenue at risk in Asia, telecom operators have had to transform themselves into digital players. But some are going down the wrong route.
China Internet: Where does online ad spend go?
January 24, 2018
We explore the changing face of online advertising in China, where both advertisers and platforms are becoming more sophisticated in the way they spend and make money. Tencent, Baidu, and Alibaba wil...
Hong Kong Hotels: Time to check in
December 05, 2017
With the recovery of visitor arrivals to Hong Kong, hotels in the city should see a revival in fortunes; room rates and occupancy should rise, ringing in more attractive returns for operators and man...