Good MornING Asia - 6 February 2020

Investor sentiment continues to bounce back despite the continued spread of the 2019-nCoV. We are sceptical this will sustain

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Opinion

Coronavirus - markets think its all over

I'm reading reports talking of "containment" and "vaccine breakthroughs". There is little if any substance to these claims,…

Asia Morning Bites

ASEAN Morning Bytes

Investor sentiment continues to bounce back despite the continued spread of the 2019-nCoV. We are sceptical this will sustain

Thailand

Bank of Thailand cuts rates as risks from coronavirus rise

As Thailand cuts rates, we've added one more 25 basis point rate cut to our forecast this year, as the spread of the coronavirus depresses growth…

Indonesia

Indonesia: Stalling GDP may prompt further easing

Indonesia posted disappointing GDP growth of 5.0% for the fourth quarter, with full year growth missing the government's official target of a 5.3% gain

Philippines

Philippines: Inflation climbs to 2.9% as food costs rise

January inflation inched higher to 2.9% as crop damage from twin storms and a volcanic eruption caused supply disruptions.