Good MornING Asia - 2 October 2019

There is almost nothing on the Asia calendar today, except for Hong Kong Retail sales. Nothing other than a terrible number is conceivable here.

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Opinion

By Robert Carnell

Opinion

A bad day for Hong Kong

The first shooting during these protests - hopefully the last.

Australia

RBA cuts 25bp to 0.75%

Despite the many arguments for not easing, the RBA has cut rates again by 25bp, taking the official policy rate down to 0.75%.

Thailand

Thailand: Inflation continues to drift away from target

With inflation further undershooting its target, the BoT should move to cut rates sooner rather than later. We maintain our view of a 25bp policy rate cut…