The Federal Reserve and Bank of Japan have both raised interest rates, putting renewed pressure on Asian central banks as the US dollar remains strong. Meanwhile, China is grappling with weak domestic demand and record-low loan growth even as the yuan strengthens ahead of Xi Jinping’s meeting with Donald Trump, while South Korean equities continue their extraordinary rally. How vulnerable is Asia to another global tightening cycle, and which economies are best placed to navigate it?


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The Federal Reserve and Bank of Japan have both raised interest rates, putting renewed pressure on Asian central banks as the US dollar remains strong. Meanwhile, China is grappling with weak domestic demand and record-low loan growth even as the yuan strengthens ahead of Xi Jinping’s meeting with Donald Trump, while South Korean equities continue their extraordinary rally. How vulnerable is Asia to another global tightening cycle, and which economies are best placed to navigate it? Image Credit: Shutterstock

Dovish or hawkish? Over or underweight? Bull or Bear? Investor paralysis? We speak to leading local and foreign analyst to find out how the different asset classes and markets will react to the latest news, results and even geopolitical events.

Dovish or hawkish? Over or underweight? Bull or Bear? Investor paralysis? We speak to leading local and foreign analyst to find out how the different asset classes and markets will react to the latest news, results and even geopolitical events.