Indonesia

A move towards support at IDR8,850/US$ is more likely, in our view, than a move through resistance in the IDR8,700/US$ area in the near-term. We expect sharp gains during the first... 2007-05-24

BMI View: Asia's cities are dramatically expanding their urban railway systems or building entirely new ones to cope with increased congestion. Given the sheer scale of the plans,... 2007-05-17

Asia's stock markets and currencies have received renewed vigour from the US Federal Reserve's first real hints that the next movement in interest rates (currently 5.25%) will be... 2007-03-22

China is likely to become the fastest-growing fund management market in the world, with assets under management reaching US$1.4trn (GBP720bn) by 2016, according to a study by management... 2007-03-16

In our last Sovereign Risk Ratings report, we warned that political risks were set to increase across the Asia-Pacific region in 2007, owing to an election-heavy calendar. Yet at... 2007-03-09

Asian equities appear to be stabilising after Wednesday's heavy losses, but we expect a degree of volatility to prevail in the short term. Certainly, matters have not been helped... 2007-03-01

The current correction in Asian stock markets is likely to prove sharp, but relatively short-lived, in BMI's view. As we have been arguing since December 2006, the steepness of regional... 2007-02-28

BMI View: We expect 2006 GDP growth to slow to 5.2%, down from last year's 5.6% growth rate, as low investment continues to act as a drag on the economy. The central bank's aggressive... 2007-01-15

Asia stock markets are looking somewhat toppy in our view, after a tremendous rally in 2006 that has taken them to the highest levels since the 1997-98 meltdown, or in some cases,... 2006-12-12

The year 2007 looks set to be one of heightened political risk across Asia, owing to an election-heavy calendar. Legislative elections will be held in the Philippines (May), Thailand... 2006-12-08