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Major correction in equity prices and a fall in AI-related capex would result in sharp slowdown in global GDP growth
In a world of frequent shocks, central bank communications should anchor expectations by explaining how policy responds
“Look to the Lotus Tower tonight as it shines in red, white & blue to celebrate America’s 250th birthday
Influential business leaders to put private sector muscle behind solutions to Asia and the Pacific’s pressing problems
Fitch has raised its forecast for global GDP growth in 2026 by 0.2pp to 2.6%, down only marginally from 2025
Kanda announced the ASEAN Blue Economy Initiative at the 58th ASEAN Economic Ministers’ Meeting
Global disruptions are testing how the world moves goods and people
Economies heavily reliant on imported fuel, remittances, tourism, or external financing
He took the opportunity to make the case for the proposed new White House ballroom
“The priority is clear: keep economies running, strengthen domestic economies, and support regional cooperation to bui...
"Policy makers will need to carry out structural reforms to lift productivity and growth."
"We project EMDE growth to fall to 3.9% in 2026 and 4.2% in 2027,"
Before accelerating to 7.3% in FY2027
Regional inflation is projected to rise to 3.6% in 2026 and 3.4% in 2027, from 3.0% last year.
Key unknowns include the outcome of the talks (if any), and speed of recovery for energy flows and supply chain logistic
As well as the lifting of all US directed sanctions towards Iran.
| Latest | Last | |
|---|---|---|
| US Dollar | 330.8514 | 330.9617 |
| UK Pound | 438.3450 | 438.2595 |
| Euro | 371.0168 | 371.5045 |
| Yen | 2.0916 | 2.0943 |
| Aus Dollar | 231.1659 | 230.8789 |
| Latest | Last | |
|---|---|---|
| Indian Rupee | 3.4202 | 3.4195 |
| Korean Won | 0.2479 | 0.2467 |
| Oman Rial | 859.3320 | 859.6185 |
| Saudi Riyal | 88.0955 | 88.1577 |
| UAE Dirham | 90.0766 | 90.1066 |
| pts | % | |
|---|---|---|
| S&P SL20 | 5,783.03 | -0.10% |
| CSE All Share | 20,260.06 | -0.28% |
| Turnover Rs | 1193.67 million | 1050.46 million |
| Latest | Last | |
|---|---|---|
| 3-m bill | 7.61 | 7.84 |
| 6-m bill | 7.91 | 8.26 |
| 12-m bill | 8.23 | 8.3 |
| 3-yr bond | 9.24 | 9.25 |
| 5-yr bond | 9.82 | 9.56 |
| 8-yr bond | 10.50 | 10.48 |
| today | yesterday | |
|---|---|---|
| Overnight Money | 7.70 | 7.69 |
| Gilt Repo | 7.74 | 7.72 |
| I-m SLIBOR | - | - |
"47 years of extortion, corruption, and death, will finally end.
Regional Connectivity Fund for Energy in Southeast Asia (RCF) will advance the development of the ASEAN Power Grid
To support faster and more flexible crisis response, ADB launches a emergency financing tool for its developing members
Adverse scenario assumes oil prices average USD100/barrel in 2026 and global equity prices fall about 10%.
Higher oil prices and declining equity markets would be the main drivers of the negative global economic impact
Prolonged disruptions from conflict could choke growth and spur inflation in Asia and the Pacific: ADB Research
Higher hydrocarbon prices, supply-chain disruption, and through weaker demand due to falling consumer confidence
A more prolonged period of economic and financial market volatility could indirectly affect insurers
“In an uncertain world, Southeast Asia is choosing economic integration and cooperation,”
APAC port and airport operators would face mixed but increasingly negative credit effects
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