Economies

• Singapura dan Thailand menempati peringkat teratas sebagai ekonomi 'paling tidak sengsara' di dunia dalam indeks HAMI 2026 oleh ekonom Johns Hopkins Steve Hanke, didorong oleh inflasi yang rendah, lapangan kerja yang stabil, biaya pinjaman yang terkendali, serta pertumbuhan pendapatan. • Asia Tenggara diidentifikasi sebagai salah satu 'lingkungan ekonomi tersehat' secara global, dengan rumah tangga yang mengalami tekanan ekonomi minimal di tengah indikator-indikator positif. • Indeks tersebut menyoroti ketangguhan regional, yang kontras dengan tingkat kesengsaraan yang lebih tinggi di tempat lain, sehingga meningkatkan kepercayaan konsumen dan daya tarik investasi.

Analysis shows they are reliant on market investors such as hedge funds, which contributed $4tn last yearBusiness live – latest updatesEmerging economies are at greater risk of higher interest rates and currency shocks as a result of the Iran war because of increased reliance on market investors such as hedge funds, the International Monetary Fund has warned.The IMF’s analysis shows that a cumulative $4tn flowed into emerging markets last year from outside the formal banking sector – including from hedge funds and investment funds. Continue reading...

The Trump administration initiated a second round of tariff investigations targeting 60 economies on March 13, 2026, aiming to rebuild its trade regime amid rising protectionism. US Treasury volatility jumped to a nine-month high, fueled by inflation concerns from oil shocks and trade tensions. Daimler Truck plans to offset tariff costs by increasing US content in Mexico-assembled trucks, as stated by CFO Eva Scherer. This escalation signals potential new duties that could impact global supply chains and corporate costs.

The Trump administration has initiated a second round of tariff investigations targeting approximately 60 economies as part of efforts to reshape international trade policy on March 13, 2026. Daimler Truck revealed it is adjusting its manufacturing strategy to mitigate tariff impacts, with CFO Eva Scherer noting plans to increase U.S. content in truck assembly and shift production from Mexico to reduce tariff burdens. The tariff uncertainty has contributed to volatility in U.S. Treasury markets, which have reached nine-month highs as investors grapple with inflationary implications. Market analysts remain concerned about the combined effect of tariffs and elevated oil prices on economic growth.