Despite low inflation and soft growth, currency weakness is constraining some Asian central banks’ ability to cut policy rates
5 min read | January 2025
The emergence of generative AI represents a springboard for economic growth and digital transformation for Japan.
3 min read | January 2025
The policies of the incoming Trump administration are likely to drive the outlook for growth and inflation in 2025. We expect a ramp-up in tariffs early next year that leads to a pickup in inflation and slower investment growth partly offset by an extension of the Trump tax cuts and deregulation.
9 min read | January 2025
The result of the 2024 US presidential election was not a win for Trump, but rather a loss for America’s elite, according to Richard Koo, Chief Economist, Nomura Research Institute
3 min read | December 2024
The ECB’s focus is shifting from high inflation to worries about anemic economic growth. We increasingly believe the consumer-led recovery is unlikely to materialize. Consequently, we expect the ECB to lower rates to below neutral to support the economy
7 min read | December 2024
Companies in Japan have been on a long march towards becoming technology leaders
Nomura’s Japan economists and strategists outline what’s on the horizon as the market returns to normal
4 min read | December 2024
Regulatory drivers combined with higher rates are reshaping a corner of the derivatives market
Turbulence ahead for Asia from Trumponomics, slowing exports and a weaker China
The country has emerged as a hotbed for equity fund-raising, with over US$16 billion raised through IPOs this year
The perceived safety of US dollar assets could be marred by Trump’s populist policies in his second presidency.
5 min read | November 2024
Asia is better prepared for Donald Trump’s second presidency, but a larger economic growth drag and disinflation now look more likely in 2025.
3 min read | November 2024
Regulatory clarifications have opened-up the market for bond buybacks, allowing financial firms to proactively manage upcoming refinancing of regulatory capital.
After China’s stimulus blitz, we revisit China’s spillovers on other Asian economies.
5 min read | October 2024
