Reports
3 December 2025 

Asia Outlook 2026: The burning questions – and answers – defining the year ahead

Growth across Asia surged beyond expectations in 2025 – and while we're not convinced of a repeat in 2026, the region should enter the new year with enough momentum to keep a few key pockets of opportunity thriving

Executive summary

Asia’s GDP growth outperformed in 2025, driven by robust exports and tech-led investment – but a slowdown in external demand points to reduced momentum ahead. Still, benign inflation, likely rate cuts, and a weaker US dollar should create attractive opportunities in regional bonds and FX.

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