Focused Thinking
Economics
Evidence from US import prices and Asia's export prices suggests Asian exporters are absorbing one-fifth of US tariffs, while passing on the remaining costs
4 min read | September 2025
Economics
The recent stock market rally should have a limited expansionary impact on China’s real economic growth
3 min read | September 2025
Volatility
Tariff-related volatility is changing block trading patterns, making understanding the nuances of dark liquidity more critical to navigate stock trading in Europe.
3 min read | September 2025
Economics
As the standoff between the two countries continues, we analyze likely scenarios, macro spillovers, and India's countercyclical and strategic response
2 min read | September 2025
Economics
Weak US nonfarm payrolls and a not too-hot CPI report have led Nomura economists to bring forward the timing of the next Fed rate cut to September from December
4 min read | August 2025
Economics
Behind headline tariffs is a deeper story: Asia's struggle to balance US demands against economic consequences
3 min read | August 2025
Focused thinking
China’s auto market is poised for further growth amid intensifying competition; the US market faces tariff-related challenges but automakers are adapting; while prospects are mixed in Indonesia, Thailand, and India
4 min read | August 2025
Economics
The Trump administration re-escalated trade tensions in recent weeks
2 min read | August 2025
Rates
The impact of policy rates on bank lending-deposit rates and credit growth confirms that the RBI’s easing cycle is not over, say Nomura economists
3 min read | July 2025
Japan in focus
Japan’s 100-year-old companies demonstrate strength through continuous transformation.
3 min read | July 2025
Economics
Soaring tech and sluggish non-tech exports have led to a two-speed recovery in Asia. As front-loading effects fade, Nomura economists see another fork in the road
3 min read | July 2025
Economics
As we expect private consumption to remain subdued in the coming quarters, Nomura economists forecast 2025 GDP growth to come in at the lower end of the central bank’s forecast range
3 min read | July 2025
Economics
Nomura economists say the inevitable payback from China’s trade-in program and new restrictions on alcohol and catering could drag retail sales growth in H2
3 min read | July 2025
Rates
Is the US dollar undergoing a regime change and is it now set for a period of structural decline?
3 min read | July 2025