The US Equity markets have pulled back from their recent highs, raising questions over whether this is a return to more risk-averse behaviour on the part of investors. We speak to Vishnu Varathan, Head of Economics and Strategy at Mizuho Bank, on what he thinks of Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell's recent comments, the signing of RCEP, as well as whether the strength of the Rupiah will play a role in Bank Indonesia's decision on whether to cut rates at its meeting today.

Produced by: Mike Gong

Presented by: Lyn Mak, Roshan Kanesan, Wong Shou Ning

This and more than 60,000 other podcasts in your hand. Download the all new BFM mobile app.

Categories:  Personal Finance,  Investments,  Financial Literacy,  Politics,  Law and Legal Matters,  Business Analysis,  Trends and Forecasts,  Markets,  Social Issues

Tags:  indonesia,  us,  china,  rcep,  rupiah,  dollar,  india,  trade,  asia pacific,