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The US Federal Reserve cuts rates by 50 basis points. What's the near-term impact for Asia?

19 September 2024

The US Federal Reserve cuts rates by 50 basis points, and central banks in the Asian region are also expected to restart their rate-cutting cycles to stimulate economic growth. It is anticipated that capital may flow back into Asia, leading to a moderate appreciation of Asian currencies, according to Marc Franklin, Senior Portfolio Manager from our Multi-Asset Solutions team in Asia.