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Dollar Fatigue, Divergent Fortunes: The ASEAN-5 FX Outlook for H2 2026

tgnoor1 week ago06 mins

By TENGKU NOOR SHAMSIAH TENGKU ABDULLAH KUALA LUMPUR, July 17 – The ringgit, rupiah, dong, baht and peso are unlikely to move in lockstep during the second half of 2026. Juwai IQI Global Chief Economist Shan Saeed explains why fading US dollar strength is likely to favour the ringgit and rupiah more than the dong,…

Malaysia: Bullish Outlook For Financial Markets

Mike Paul5 months ago5 months ago09 mins

Dr. Sailesh Kumar Jha, a former Chief Asia Economist, praises Malaysia’s fiscal reforms and economic handling under Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim amid global uncertainties. He forecasts a strong economic rebound by 2026, with Malaysia outperforming other Southeast Asian economies in currency, stock, and bond markets due to improved fiscal policies and capital inflows.