What's Next For Banks Amid Trade Tariff Tensions?

Sarah Jane Mahmud, A Senior Industry Analyst, Bloomberg Intelligence

15-Apr-25 07:30

What's Next For Banks Amid Trade Tariff Tensions?

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Banking stocks in Malaysia and Singapore are under pressure as analysts issue downgrades amid concerns of weaker loan growth and higher credit costs, brought on by the global trade war that US President Donald Trump’s tariffs started. Sarah Jane Mahmud, a senior industry analyst at Bloomberg Intelligence shares her insights into how regional banks may be bracing for a potential slowdown.

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