Given the collapse in global demand, the relative strength of Asian exports has come as something of a surprise. We estimate that Asian exports are down by around 15% y/y, which is much less than the 40-50% declines we had originally pencilled in. In response to the strong export data, we have recently raised our 2020 GDP growth forecasts for a number countries.
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