The Ringgit Is No Longer an Emerging Market Currency. It Is a Regional Macro Hedge. As global macro stress deepens, Juwai IQI Chief Global Economist Shan Saeed argues that the Malaysian ringgit has undergone a structural upgrade that most market participants have not yet fully priced — and that the rest of ASEAN is being…
Reduced geopolitical tail risks after the US-Iran talks are triggering a structural rotation of global capital toward ASEAN, the Gulf and Africa — regions increasingly positioned to anchor the next phase of global growth, says Juwai IQI Global Chief Economist Shan Saeed. By TENGKU NOOR SHAMSIAH TENGKU ABDULLAH KUALA LUMPUR, April 16 – The conclusion…
With the Global Macro Risk Index pointing to a Stress Regime and oil sitting above US$100 per barrel, Juwai IQI Global Chief Economist Shan Saeed argues that the risks of 2026 are not hidden — they are visible, measurable, and continuously repriced. The challenge, he says, is not awareness. It is interpretation. BY TENGKU NOOR…
Economist Shan Saeed during a visit to Harvard Business School, where he continues to draw inspiration for global economic thought leadership Economist Shan Saeed says the 13th Malaysia Plan charts a credible course for inclusive growth and global relevance, but underscores that disciplined execution is vital. By TENGKU NOOR SHAMSIAH TENGKU ABDULLAH KUALA LUMPUR ,…
Southeast Asia’s economic path narrows — but Malaysia rises with strategic clarity, says top economist Shan Saeed By TENGKU NOOR SHAMSIAH TENGKU ABDULLAH KUALA LUMPUR, May 24 — As Kuala Lumpur becomes the diplomatic epicentre for ASEAN deliberations, Malaysia is emerging as a key architect of regional economic recovery. With the ASEAN Summit set to…
