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美关税延期亚太股市多数上涨,东盟国家经济表现分化
2 1 Shi Ji Jing Ji Bao Dao·2025-07-14 00:36

Core Viewpoint - The U.S. government has announced new tariffs on over 20 countries, effective August 1, with rates ranging from 25% to 40%, impacting major ASEAN countries like Malaysia, Indonesia, and the Philippines [1][5] Market Performance - Despite the looming tariffs, the Asia-Pacific stock markets showed resilience, with most indices rising, particularly in Southeast Asia where Vietnam's Ho Chi Minh Index surged by 5.23% [1][2] - The Nikkei 225 index in Japan fell by 0.61%, while the KOSPI in South Korea rose by 3.98% [2] Economic Analysis - Southeast Asian markets are relatively insulated from U.S. tariff threats due to prior adjustments and strong economic data supporting investor confidence [2][3] - High expectations for Asian stock markets have been bolstered by favorable macroeconomic conditions and increased certainty regarding tariff policies, with Goldman Sachs raising its 12-month target for the MSCI Asia Pacific index by 3% to 700 points [3][4] Country-Specific Insights - Thailand's exports are projected to suffer losses between 176.4 billion to 198.4 billion RMB due to U.S. tariffs, with concerns over political uncertainty and domestic demand [5][6] - Indonesia is focusing on expanding exports to non-traditional markets to mitigate reliance on the U.S. [6][7] - Vietnam's economy is performing well, with a GDP growth rate of 7.52% in the first half of the year, attributed to strong export orders [6][7] IPO Market Outlook - Indonesia's IDX is optimistic about achieving its goal of 66 IPOs by 2025, reflecting a growing interest in capital markets [8][9]