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Mid-Term Elections: The Aftermath

President Donald Trump is in for a rude awakening. Remember last week, when we spoke about Republicans losing some influence over the US government in the upcoming mid-term elections, and how President Donald Trump will be having a tough time moving forward?

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China glass half full / empty?

Latest data from China can be interpreted as a glass being half full or half empty. Data is certainly soft, but it is far from terrible, which could be a sign that policy stimulus is starting to offer some balance.

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Textbook trade troubles

Only two months ago, Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM or the central bank) painted a sanguine picture on Malaysia’s growth outlook. In the recent policy meeting, however, BNM surprised markets by cutting interest rate by 25bps to 3.00%, apparently on growth concerns. What prompted this change?

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Steady growth in 3Q 2018 sees MAS tightening

Only two months ago, Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM or the central bank) painted a sanguine picture on Malaysia’s growth outlook. In the recent policy meeting, however, BNM surprised markets by cutting interest rate by 25bps to 3.00%, apparently on growth concerns. What prompted this change?

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