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ASEAN: The Definitive Connector Economy in a Realigned World
The shifting tectonic plates of the global economy, characterised by persistent trade fragmentation and the imperative of supply chain diversification, have elevated the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) into a new and definitive role: the "connector economy".
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Malaysia's construction rebound
Malaysia's healthy growth is finally being reflected in a post-Covid construction pickup.
We've charted the correlation of property and construction stocks on the Kuala Lumpur exchange (Bursa Malaysia) with new starts for residential property and retail space.
We've charted the correlation of property and construction stocks on the Kuala Lumpur exchange (Bursa Malaysia) with new starts for residential property and retail space.
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UK productivity and tax dilemmas ahead of Reeves' budget
Chancellor Rachel Reeves will present the UK’s budget on Nov. 26. At the heart of her challenge is maintaining fiscal discipline while stimulating growth at a time of economic malaise.
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Controversial US shelter inflation measure slows sharply
When it comes to measuring US inflation, the cost of shelter is key. But given that property prices are considered to reflect investment rather than consumption, the Bureau of Labor Statistics compiles "owner's equivalent rent,” a metric of hypothetical shelter costs that is often criticized. OER accounts for about 26% of the overall US consumer price index.
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Investment slump: capital isn’t finding enough attractive projects in China
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Malaysian property: Kuala Lumpur's weakness offsets regional hot spots
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Yen volatility amid Japan's leadership uncertainty
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US alcohol exports take a hit from trade retaliation
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China's dominance of the rare earths industry
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Gold's rise in international central bank reserves
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Germany's hard-hit auto sector
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