Economic Spotlight

Trade tensions between China and the US appear headed for the worse with the imposition of a 100 per cent tariff on China-made electric vehicles and a vow from President-elect Donald Trump to impose more when he returns to power.

Returning US President Donald Trump has vowed to reduce income tax rates further for both individuals and corporates and plans to plug the revenue hole by collecting enlarged import tariffs.

Malaysia wants to be a regional leader in manufacturing with high growth and high value. A new industrial master plan seeks to boost integration into domestic and global value chains and attract more foreign investments.

Japan’s negative interest rate regime has come to an end as the BOJ becomes ready to explore conventional monetary policies to combat inflation and a weak yen.

Brazil faces potential economic shifts depending on the outcome of the US election in November 2024. From trade policies to currency stability, the result of the presidential race will affect Brazil’s economy.

The US budget deficit will remain large and growing over the next decade regardless of the outcome of the presidential polls. Sooner or later, the US may again enter a high-interest rate environment that will exacerbate the fiscal gap. 

What’s shaping up like a déjà vu moment quickly shifted into a history-making election season in the US.

Brazilian ministers are trying to steer the economy to a zero fiscal deficit position this 2024. However, the numbers show the opposite.

The weakened Malaysian ringgit and unchanged interest rates have not hampered the government's efforts to strengthen the country's economy.

Brazil’s agribusiness has evolved the country into a powerhouse, making it a leading producer and exporter of agricultural products. The sector promises to reshape the country’s economic dynamics and offer investors new pathways to long-term growth and prosperity.