Economies

• Johns Hopkinsの経済学者Steve Hankeによる2026年HAMI指数において、SingaporeとThailandは、低インフレ、安定した雇用、管理可能な借入コスト、および所得の伸びを理由に、世界で最も「悲惨でない」経済としてランキングの首位を獲得しました。 • Southeast Asiaは世界で「最も健全な経済圏」の一つと特定されており、良好な指標を背景に、各家庭が経験する経済的負担は最小限に抑えられています。 • この指数は地域のレジリエンス（回復力）を強調しており、他地域で見られる高い悲惨水準とは対照的に、消費者信頼感と投資の魅力を高めています。

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.