Asia
India demonetisation fallout offset by uncertain benefits: Fitch
India demonetisation fallout offset by uncertain benefits: Fitch
Some banks reported huge deposit jumps since it started.
Thailand's GDP grows 3.2% in 3Q16
But multiple headwinds loom for 4Q16.
Why China should reduce reliance on credit growth
China's debt level ballooned to 250% of GDP this year.
Chinese corporates' profitability to improve next year
But deleveraging will remain slow.
Japan's hopes For October exports rebound dashed
Exports declined for 13 months in a row.
China crude woes could continue through 2025
Reorganisation of Daqing Oil Co., could add up to the hassle.
China Capital outflows moderated to US$59b in October
Key indicators show lighter intervention by the PBoC during the month.
Thailand's economy continues to improve despite headwinds
Its GDP grew 3.2% in 3Q.
China property developers to suffer from slower sales growth
Listed developers' profits down to 26.6% in 1H from 37% in 2012.
Indonesia maintains policy stance at 4.75%
It also trimmed GDP forecast to 5-5.4% amidst global uncertainty.
Thai bank assets under threat amidst weak consumer lending
It could shrink for the first time post-Asian financial crisis.
India's demonetisation could hurt economy
GDP could fall by 0.7-1.0ppt.
China steel exports to remain elevated in 2017: Fitch
Consumption expected to stay at 700-705m MT.
New regulations could boost Thai insurers' risk profiles: Fitch
Small players brace for tighter capital requirements.
Vietnamese banks poised for a gradual recovery in 2017: Fitch
Fitch cautioned over structural systemic risks however.
Chinese Yuan depreciation set to continue over the next two years
It is expected to weaken to CNY7.40/USD by end-2018.
Bank of Korea holds interest rate in volatile market
It's at five-month low of 1.25%.
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