Economists from Nomura say Asia's GDP growth rate is likely to fall slightly to 3.6% in 2026 from the 3.7% forecast this year. The central banks of South Korea, New Zealand, and Australia are likely to remain on hold for an extended period of time. Thailand, India, Indonesia, and the Philippines are likely to cut interest rates further.

Economists from Nomura say Asia's GDP growth rate is likely to fall slightly to 3.6% in 2026 from the 3.7% forecast this year. The central banks of South Korea, New Zealand, and Australia are likely to remain on hold for an extended period of time. Thailand, India, Indonesia, and the Philippines are likely to cut interest rates further.