Group 1: Inflation and Interest Rates in Asia - India's inflation rate rose to 2.07% in August, marking the first increase in 10 months, slightly above the Reserve Bank of India's target range lower limit of 2% to 6% [1][3] - Several Asian central banks, including those in South Korea and India, are expected to continue lowering interest rates in the fourth quarter, with concerns about domestic inflation and the impact of U.S. tariffs persisting [2][3] - The recent rate cuts by the Federal Reserve have narrowed the yield gap between U.S. and Asian bonds, providing more room for Asian economies to ease monetary policy [2][4] Group 2: Economic Outlook and Policy Responses - Analysts suggest that the easing of monetary policy in Asia may be more prolonged than in the U.S., driven by resilient growth data and low inflation in the region [4] - The Australian Reserve Bank has lowered rates to a two-year low, while the Indian central bank has made significant cuts to support domestic growth amid external pressures [2][3] - The economic growth in export-dependent economies like South Korea and Singapore has been modest, while India has shown strong growth driven by domestic demand [3] Group 3: Japan's Monetary Policy - The Bank of Japan is expected to raise interest rates before January next year, with a market probability of approximately 58% for a rate hike by the end of the year [5][6] - Despite political uncertainties following the resignation of Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba, the Bank of Japan officials believe they can proceed with a rate hike if economic conditions align with expectations [5][6] - Concerns remain regarding the impact of U.S. tariffs on Japanese corporate profits, which have already seen a decline of 11.5% in the second quarter [6]
美联储重启降息周期 亚洲央行或掀新一轮降息潮
Sou Hu Cai Jing·2025-09-22 16:48