Chief Economist & Political Strategist, CrossASEAN Research

Prasenjit K. Basu

Chief Economist & Political Strategist

CrossASEAN Research

At CrossASEAN Research we strive to produce unbiased and differentiated on the ground insights on companies across South East Asia. Our Research is produced for the most part after face to face meetings and conversations with company management to dig deep into the long term vision and strategy of the companies we cover. We seek to deliver investable and actionable themes on sectors and markets across SE Asia, often in collaboration with other Insight Providers across the region, pooling the vast experience of the analysts within the Smartkarma Ecosystem. We also offer bespoke work and tailor made trips for our clients. 

Insights across South East Asia

Macroeconomics

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<li>The exceptional Covid-induced monetary and fiscal stimulus is being wound down, but not fast enough. Fiscal deficits averaged 10% of GDP for 4 years, far larger and longer than 2009-11.  </li>
<li>QT was abandoned in Jul'23, and M2 has contracted at a modest pace. Upside growth surprises are thus likely to continue, and will require Q2CY24 M2 to decline more sharply. </li>
<li>Once core CPE inflation abates below 2.5%YoY (likely Jun'24) the first 25bp rate cut will occur at the Jul'24 FOMC, then similar cuts in Sep'24 and Dec'24. Benign for markets. </li>
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The exceptional Covid-induced monetary and fiscal stimulus is being wound down, but not fast enough. Fiscal deficits averaged 10% of GDP for 4 years, far larger and longer than 2009-11.  
QT was abandoned in Jul'23, and M2 has contracted at a modest pace. Upside growth surprises are thus likely to continue, and will require Q2CY24 M2 to decline more sharply. 
Once core CPE inflation abates below 2.5%YoY (likely Jun'24) the first 25bp rate cut will occur at the Jul'24 FOMC, then similar cuts in Sep'24 and Dec'24. Benign for markets. 


Rate-Cutting Agenda Stays, Growth Buoyed by Massive Fiscal Stimulus

External broker reports(aggregated public sources), Scotiabank

Scotiabank

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FX & Rates

<ul><li>The USD is trading firmer across the board against the major currencies and markets generally have a cautious undertone as investors look ahead to the FOMC meeting outcome.</li><li>Stocks are trading lower in Europe and US equity futures are softer. Bonds are marginally better bid, pushing 10Y yields down 1-2bps.</li><li>The JPY is particularly weak, trading at its lowest since 2008 against the EUR and nearing recent, multi-year lows against the USD just under 152.</li></ul>Content is external broker report sourced from online content aggregator through publicly available sources and is displayed below for general informational purposes only. Refer full disclaimer below.

The USD is trading firmer across the board against the major currencies and markets generally have a cautious undertone as investors look ahead to the FOMC meeting outcome.Stocks are trading lower in Europe and US equity futures are softer. Bonds are marginally better bid, pushing 10Y yields down 1-2bps.The JPY is particularly weak, trading at its lowest since 2008 against the EUR and nearing recent, multi-year lows against the USD just under 152.Content is external broker report sourced from online content aggregator through publicly available sources and is displayed below for general informational purposes only. Refer full disclaimer below.

FX Daily - USD Strengthens into Fed Decision

Junior Finance Analyst, Steno Research

Ulrik Simmelholt

Junior Finance Analyst

Macro and Geopolitical Research House

Steno Research

Steno Research is a new macro and geopolitical research house. We are based out of Copenhagen, Denmark, but have an international team and a strong network of sources and partners around the world. The team is lead by Andreas Steno, previous global head of strategy at Nordea Bank, and Mikkel Rosenvold, former chief consultant in the Danish Ministry of Finance.

<ul><li>This week we are looking at the BoJ hiking rates for the first time since 2007 and its effects on the Japanese economy.</li><li>Afterwards we will have a look at the improving sentiment in Germany and then at a dive into the commodity rally currently underway.</li><li>The we’ll talk about Canada where rates finally look to be impacting the economy and then we’ll end up with a short look at US inflation expectations.</li></ul>

This week we are looking at the BoJ hiking rates for the first time since 2007 and its effects on the Japanese economy.Afterwards we will have a look at the improving sentiment in Germany and then at a dive into the commodity rally currently underway.The we’ll talk about Canada where rates finally look to be impacting the economy and then we’ll end up with a short look at US inflation expectations.

5 Things We Watch: BoJ, Germany, Commodities, Canada, Inflation

<ul><li>The JPY has weakened nearly 1% following the BoJ’s decision to ditch its negative rate policy.</li><li>The central bank will set a policy rate range of 0-0.1% from now on and will also abandon its YCC and ETF purchases, in line with the reports that emerged yesterday ahead of the decision.</li><li>This is the first rate hike in Japan in 17 years. BoJ Governor Ueda said it was important to keep policy settings accommodative, suggesting that there was little rush to add to rate hikes for now. </li></ul>Content is external broker report sourced from online content aggregator through publicly available sources and is displayed below for general informational purposes only. Refer full disclaimer below.

The JPY has weakened nearly 1% following the BoJ’s decision to ditch its negative rate policy.The central bank will set a policy rate range of 0-0.1% from now on and will also abandon its YCC and ETF purchases, in line with the reports that emerged yesterday ahead of the decision.This is the first rate hike in Japan in 17 years. BoJ Governor Ueda said it was important to keep policy settings accommodative, suggesting that there was little rush to add to rate hikes for now. Content is external broker report sourced from online content aggregator through publicly available sources and is displayed below for general informational purposes only. Refer full disclaimer below.

FX Daily - JPY Slides After BoJ Rate Hike

<ul><li>Last week we wrote about the price action in commodities and the week ended in some strong gains across the space.</li><li>Our portfolio remains tilted strongly towards cyclical / inflationary bets such as materials and crude.</li><li>For the whole portfolio click here: Steno Research Portfolio.</li></ul>

Last week we wrote about the price action in commodities and the week ended in some strong gains across the space.Our portfolio remains tilted strongly towards cyclical / inflationary bets such as materials and crude.For the whole portfolio click here: Steno Research Portfolio.

Energy Cable #61: Commodities are breaking out #2!

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Rate-Cutting Agenda Stays, Growth Buoyed by Massive Fiscal Stimulus

Fiscal deficits averaged 9.95% of GDP in 2020-2023, M2 growth 18.2%YoY in Mar'20-Feb'22. Latter needs to decline faster in Q2CY24 to offset the...

Prasenjit K. Basu

FX Daily - USD Strengthens into Fed Decision

The USD is trading firmer across the board against the major currencies and markets generally have a cautious undertone as investors look ahead to...

Scotiabank

5 Things We Watch: BoJ, Germany, Commodities, Canada, Inflation

This week we are looking at the BoJ hiking rates for the first time since 2007 and its effects on the Japanese economy. Afterwards we will have a...

Steno Research

FX Daily - JPY Slides After BoJ Rate Hike

The JPY has weakened nearly 1% following the BoJ’s decision to ditch its negative rate policy. The central bank will set a policy rate range of 0...

Scotiabank

Energy Cable #61: Commodities are breaking out #2!

Last week we wrote about the price action in commodities and the week ended in some strong gains across the space. Our portfolio remains tilted...

Steno Research

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Rate-Cutting Agenda Stays, Growth Buoyed by Massive Fiscal Stimulus

​Fiscal deficits averaged 9.95% of GDP in 2020-2023, M2 growth 18.2%YoY in Mar'20-Feb'22. Latter needs to decline faster in Q2CY24 to offset the...

Prasenjit K. Basu

FX Daily - USD Strengthens into Fed Decision

The USD is trading firmer across the board against the major currencies and markets generally have a cautious undertone as investors look ahead to...

Scotiabank

5 Things We Watch: BoJ, Germany, Commodities, Canada, Inflation

This week we are looking at the BoJ hiking rates for the first time since 2007 and its effects on the Japanese economy. Afterwards we will have a...

Steno Research

FX Daily - JPY Slides After BoJ Rate Hike

The JPY has weakened nearly 1% following the BoJ’s decision to ditch its negative rate policy. The central bank will set a policy rate range of 0...

Scotiabank

Energy Cable #61: Commodities are breaking out #2!

Last week we wrote about the price action in commodities and the week ended in some strong gains across the space. Our portfolio remains tilted...

Steno Research

Fiscal deficits averaged 9.95% of GDP in 2020-2023, M2 growth 18.2%YoY in Mar'20-Feb'22. Latter needs to decline faster in Q2CY24 to offset the...