Q1 GDP data out so far across Asia confirm that most economies have been growing at or above their trend pace. Strong growth has left little spare capacity in many economies and core inflation continues to trend higher. Policy interest rates have moved up in India, Malaysia, the Philippines and Vietnam in recent weeks. More policy tightening is on the way in Asia, but the tightening cycles should stop with rates at levels that do not inflict serious damage on growth.
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