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Daily Monitor
- The Bank of Thailand finally joined the regional easing wave, surprising with a 25bp policy rate cut…
- …Our dovish view was vindicated, and we still expect another cut in December if Q3 GDP disappoints.
- We reckon it’s too early to rule out a shift to 50bp cuts by the BSP; policy remains extremely tight.
Miguel Chanco (Chief EM Asia Economist)Emerging Asia
- Real goods spending likely leapt by 6.3% in Q3, the most for six quarters, but slower growth beckons.
- Labor income growth is slowing, while savings income will fall; hurricanes will not boost overall sales.
- The latest jobless claims data are still consistent with a big hit to October NFP from strikes and hurricanes.
Samuel TombsUS
- Economic activity is slowing as financial conditions tighten and agricultural output was hit by drought.
- Peru’s economic recovery is gaining momentum, driven by a strong labour market and mining output.
- Chile’s BCCh will cut rates but likely adopt a cautious approach, as geopolitical noise is mounting.
Andrés Abadía (Chief LatAm Economist)Latin America
- China has doubled its financial support for white- listed property projects, aiming to steady the sector.
- China’s exports surprised negatively in September, due to slowing demand from the G7 and BRICS.
- Uncertainty in the external environment has risen amid trade protectionism and geopolitical tensions.
Kelvin Lam (Senior China+ Economist)China+
- ECB doves claimed a big victory yesterday, but we doubt this is the start of a much quicker easing cycle.
- The central bank is now more focused on downside risks to growth; all eyes on growth data in Q4.
- EZ inflation fell sharply in September, but it will rebound soon; core inflation is set to dip in Q4.
Claus Vistesen (Chief Eurozone Economist)Eurozone
- The October 30 Budget will likely boost government spending more than taxes, raising growth.
- Tax hikes will pay for day-to-day spending, while Ms. Reeves will tweak her fiscal rule to boost investment.
- Markets will be unruffled, so gilt yields could fall as any additional sovereign risk premium unwinds.
Rob Wood (Chief UK Economist)UK
- China’s September credit data point to a continued deterioration in private-sector borrowing demand.
- Government bond issuance remains robust, but the key is rapid use of the funds for investment.
- A modest fall in fiscal deposits suggests the policy growth pivot is gaining traction, albeit slowly.
Duncan WrigleyChina+
- Weak Visa spending data and falling hours worked signal unchanged headline September retail sales.
- The Boeing strike and Hurricane Helene likely pushed up jobless claims again last week.
- Strikes at Boeing probably also weighed heavily on manufacturing output in September.
Samuel TombsUS
- Brazil — Fiscal reset amid policy shifts
- Mexico — Sheinbaum’s pragmatic economic shift?
- Colombia — Increased political noise hurting the economy
Andrés Abadía (Chief LatAm Economist)Latin America
- We still think French GDP rose solidly in Q3, despite hard data pointing to downside risks.
- Government spending in France is set to slow sharply next year, but the hit to GDP should be minor.
- We now see GDP in France growing by 1.0% in 2025, 0.3pp below our previous forecast.
Claus Vistesen (Chief Eurozone Economist)Eurozone
- The decline in CPI inflation in September likely leaves Governor Bailey primed for “aggressive” rate cuts.
- But the fall in services inflation was exaggerated by volatile airfares; the MPC likely will look through this.
- We still expect the MPC to cut rates quarterly, but a consecutive cut in December is a close call now.
Rob Wood (Chief UK Economist)UK
- Indonesian export growth weakened in September, highlighting the limits of the commodities boost…
- …This price lift is also fading on the import side, increasingly exposing sluggish real import demand.
- We see the current account deficit at 0.8% of GDP this year, and trade should hit Q3 GDP by 0.2pp.
Miguel Chanco (Chief EM Asia Economist)Emerging Asia
- Healthcare and education payrolls together are nearly one million below their pre-Covid trend path...
- ...But healthcare job postings have fallen sharply; S&L governments lack funds to hire many more teachers.
- Consumers perceive the highest chance of missing a debt payment since April 2020; lenders will take note.
Samuel TombsUS
- BCRP held interest rates steady, despite the recent improvement in inflation and economic uncertainty.
- Global geopolitical noise and unfavourable base effects have pushed policymakers to the sidelines.
- Mexico's industry is struggling amid construction issues and weak manufacturing demand.
Andrés Abadía (Chief LatAm Economist)Latin America
- EZ car production remains well below pre-pandemic levels and is still facing headwinds…
- ...Demand is subdued, and new emissions standards come into effect in 2025.
- The sector will stay on the back foot without a push to innovate, most notably to develop cheaper EVs.
Melanie Debono (Senior Eurozone Economist)Eurozone
- The official labour-market data tell a comforting story of improving labour supply and falling wage growth.
- But the LFS data are too unreliable to take seriously, and AWE seems to exaggerate the slowdown in pay.
- The MPC has enough to cut rates in November, but the data fog will restrict easing to once per quarter.
Rob Wood (Chief UK Economist)UK
- Indian CPI predictably bounced sharply last month as favourable food base effects waned further…
- …Short-term food-price pressures are still broadly improving, and CPI expectations pose no worries.
- IP growth saw red ink in August for the first time since late-2022; the outlook remains grim.
Miguel Chanco (Chief EM Asia Economist)Emerging Asia
- China’s consumer prices are on the brink of deflation while producer price deflation is deepening.
- September’s core inflation slowed to just above zero percent, suggesting muted domestic demand.
- Efficient implementation of existing stimulus should support growth, but more fiscal stimulus is needed.
Kelvin Lam (Senior China+ Economist)China+
- EZ corporate profit margins are falling rapidly, underpinning continued ECB policy easing.
- A decline in work-hours since Covid partly explains labour-hoarding in the Eurozone…
- …But fears of labour shortages when the cycle rebounds and no recession are likely bigger drivers.
Claus Vistesen (Chief Eurozone Economist)Eurozone
- We expect a stimulatory Budget from Chancellor Rachel Reeves on October 30.
- A growth-boosting Budget should limit the MPC to cutting interest rates only once per quarter.
- Markets will be unruffled by a modest change to Ms. Reeves’ fiscal rules, so gilt yields could fall.
Rob Wood (Chief UK Economist)UK
