Asia Economics Update

Rates to remain on hold in Sri Lanka

The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) kept its policy rates on hold at today’s meeting, as expected. Inflation has ticked up in recent months but is unlikely to become a threat any time soon. For this...

19th October 2010 · 1 min read

Asia Economic Outlook

Asia is re-balancing and will continue to lead (Q3 10)

The global upswing is now regaining some traction and the threat of renewed financial crisis has diminished. However, the world recovery will stay weak and vulnerable to other risks such as deflation...

23rd September 2010 · 1 min read

Asia Economics Update

Sri Lanka set for rapid growth in 2010-11

Data released today showed that Sri Lanka’s economy expanded at a faster pace in Q2 than in Q1. Domestic demand should hold strong and offset the fading support from exports. The central bank (CBSL)...

16th September 2010 · 1 min read

Asia Economic Outlook

Asia to keep going its own way (Q2 10)

We expect the world recovery will lose momentum in 2010-11 but do not anticipate that the recent turmoil in the markets will derail the global upswing. The implication for Asia is that the regional...

27th May 2010 · 1 min read

Asia Economic Outlook

Upswings to stay impressive for a while (Q1 10)

The trade-dependent economies will eventually see slower GDP growth later this year and in 2011 as the global upswing loses momentum. But Asia’s rebound will not come to a complete halt and growth, by...

19th February 2010 · 1 min read

Asia Economic Outlook

Decoupling is back (Q4 09)

We expect the upswing in emerging Asia to stay relatively strong in coming quarters. The more trade-dependent economies will be held back by the long drawn-out recoveries that are likely in the US and...

24th November 2009 · 1 min read