Good MornING Asia - 6 November 2019

Optimism is rising about the possibility of some rollback of US tariffs on China in a possible upcoming phase 1 deal.

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Opinion

By Robert Carnell

Crunch time for trade

Optimism is rising about the possibility of some rollback of US tariffs on China in a possible upcoming phase 1 deal.

China

China lowers rate by 5 basis points

China lowers interest rates on the 1Y Medium Lending Facility by 5 basis points. This should put downward pressure on the loan prime rate (LPR) to be…

Indonesia: 3Q GDP growth at 5.02%

Indonesia's 3Q growth managed to match market expectations with a 5.02% print amidst global headwinds.

Philippines

Philippines: Inflation slides to 0.8%, likely to bounce next month

Philippine inflation dipped to 0.8% in October as base effects from last year's inflation peak kicked in. Inflation will likely rebound in the coming…