China: Weakening economy prompts lending rate cuts
In an effort to boost the economy, China's central bank surprisingly cut both one-year and seven-day lending rates. Analysts say this is wil...
ADB cuts Asia growth forecast, sees inflation rising
Asia growth outlook is worsening due to the war in Ukraine, Covid-19 shutdowns in China and hawkish global central banks....
Will rising China inflation provoke a rate hike?
China inflation is ticking higher, raising concerns for growth as the country has now pledged to restrain from providing large stimulus pack...
Can Fed rate hikes cause another Asian financial crisis?
A hawkish US Federal Reserve is negatively impacting global economies, raising concerns of an Asian financial crisis. ...
Asia debt crisis and the role of China
Asia debt crisis is in focus due to the unravelling of Sri Lanka's economy, with risks of defaults by Laos, Pakistan, Bangladesh and others....
Slowdown in Asia manufacturing reflects weak global demand
Asia manufacturing activity (composite PMI) slowed to a 10-month low of 51.2 in July, as per data compiled by IHS Markit....