Good MornING Asia - 6 September 2018

Malaysia's steady strong trade growth sustains our hope of the ringgit regaining its status as an Asian outperformer currency. Another bad inflation data from the Philippines raises odds of further central bank policy tightening at the meeting in late September

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Malaysia

Malaysia: Strong July trade growth, stable monetary policy

The strong trade data should be some relief for the Malaysian ringgit (MYR), which has been battered in the current emerging market currency sell-off. We…

Philippines

Philippines: Inflation surges in August

Inflation surged further in August to 6.4%, the highest since March 2009. The central bank must continue with its aggressive monetary response to contain…