Political Uncertainty Weighs On Malaysian Economy Outlook

Vishnu Varathan, Head of Economics & Strategy, Mizuho Bank

12-Aug-21 07:00

Political Uncertainty Weighs On Malaysian Economy Outlook

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The US Consumer Price Index rose 5.4% in July, reaching a 13-year high. How will this play into the timeline for the Fed to taper stimulus? Vishnu Varathan of Mizuho Bank weighs in and also discusses the economic outlook for emerging markets Indonesia and Malaysia as well as Singapore.

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Tags: USA, equity, market, investment, performance, sectors, Wall Street, Singapore, GDP, Malaysia, emerging market, oil, consumer price index,

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