Emerging Markets
China's Accelerating Inflation May Spur Zhou to Raise Rates 'Within Weeks' China’s inflation probably
accelerated and exports climbed in February, according to
surveys of economists, increasing the likelihood of the central
bank raising interest rates from a five-year low.
Dollar Bond Sales Surge 35% in Asia as Evergrande, KDB Tap New Investors The lowest relative borrowing costs
in more than two years and demand from international investors
is driving Asian companies to sell record amounts of dollar-
denominated bonds.
Emerging-Market Stocks May Drop 15% as Growth Slows, Aberdeen's Kaloo Says Emerging-market stocks will drop as
much as 15 percent this year as earnings miss estimates and
global growth slows, said Devan Kaloo, who oversees $22 billion
at Aberdeen Asset Management Plc.
Bank of Korea's Lee, Under Pressure at Final Meeting, May Keep Rate at 2% Bank of Korea Governor Lee Seong
Tae will probably keep interest rates unchanged at his final
meeting as he faces “intense” political pressure to spur
investment and cut unemployment.
Swaps Traders Bet India's Budget-Deficit Measures Will Work: Chart of Day Investors are betting India will
trim its budget deficit, bringing the country’s risk of default
closer to that of its investment-grade Asian peer group,
according to Nomura Holdings Inc.
Philippines May Keep Benchmark Rate at 4%, Unwind More Stimulus Measures The Philippine central bank will
probably keep borrowing costs at a record low to support the
economy’s recovery even as it prepares to pull back more
stimulus measures.
Astra Says More Roads, Low Rates Key to Reviving Indonesian Sales Growth PT Astra International, Indonesia’s
biggest auto dealer, said the nation must build more roads and
keep interest rates low to revive demand for Toyota Motor Corp.
cars that slumped amid last year’s global recession.
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