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1 Bank Indonesia cut its reference rate by 25bps to 6.5% This was in tandem with slower global growth and Fed pause on rate Bank Indonesia (BI) unexpectedly cut BI reference rate by 25bps to 6.5% on the th June Board of Governors meeting, the lowest level since July Similarly, the BI 7-Day reverse repo rate, which is scheduled to replace the BI rate as the main policy rate effective 19th August, was reduced by the same magnitude to 5.25%. The rate reduction decision was the fourth made by BI in, and came a day after the US Fed opted to delay the second Federal funds rate (FFR) hike. The central bank is cautious on the global growth outlook, as US growth recovery is deemed not solid with lingering US labour market concerns, as well as the threat of Brexit, which has the potential to add tension to global financial markets. Economic Update ASEAN Weekly Wrap With Indonesia s inflation continue to trend lower (3.3% yoy in May vs 3.6% in April), we believe the latest rate cut may provide some support to the country s domestic demand and growth momentum amid weaker global economic outlook. Recall that World Bank lowered global growth projection recently by a significant 0.5 percentage points to 2.4% for and 0.3 percentage points to 2.8% for 2017 (2.4% in ). While Indonesia s domestic economic growth may likely improve in 2Q16, BI also cautioned that it was not as strong as previously assessed, raising the possibility of further easing in the months ahead. Weaker global growth has impacted Indonesia through the trade channel, where export growth came in worsethan-expected in May, contracting by a sharp 9.8% yoy (-12.4% in April). This was the 20 th month of contraction, and compared to market expectations of a 7.8% decline. Both oil & gas (O&G) and non-o&g also extended contraction into 20 th month, at -31.2% yoy and -7.1% respectively. Meanwhile, as the contraction of import moderated significantly to 4.1% yoy in May (-14.4% in April), the country s trade balance narrowed to US$375.6m (US$662.3m in April). Separately, Singapore s retail sales slowed from 5.2% yoy in March to 3.8% yoy in April, significantly lower than market expectations of 6.1%. The retail sales were supported by purchase of motor vehicles, which rose by 43% (41.3% in March), attributable to lower premium for Certificate of Entitlement (COE) compared to. Nevertheless, excluding motor vehicles, retail sales contracted by 3.1%, underlining subdued domestic demand environment in the country. This was reflected mainly in lower retail sales for food & beverages (-6.9% yoy), furniture & household equipment (-1.8%), telecommunications & computers (-17.2%). Fig 1: ASEAN economic releases (10 June 16 June ) AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN GENERAL CONSENSUS MALAYSIA CPI (%yoy) IPI (%yoy) INDONESIA Exports (%yoy) Imports (%yoy) Trade balance (US$bn) BI Reference Rate (%) PHILIPPINES Exports (%yoy) SINGAPORE Retail sales (%yoy) Source: All data from CEIC, consensus from Bloomberg Economic Research (603) alan.tan@affinhwang.com yeeping.lim@affinhwang.com Page 1 of 6

2 Appendix I: ASEAN economic charts (10 16 June ) Chart 1: Malaysia s production Chart 2: Malaysia s inflation Chart 3: Indonesia s trade Chart 4: Indonesia s policy rate Chart 5: Singapore s retail sales Chart 6: Share of Philippines exports Source: All data for charts sourced from CEIC and Bloomberg Page 2 of 6

3 Appendix II: Upcoming ASEAN economic releases charts Chart 7: Singapore s exports Chart 8: Singapore s inflation by main components Chart 9: Thailand s policy rate Chart 10: Philippines and Thailand s policy rate Chart 11: Thailand s trade Chart 12: Singapore s production Source: All data for charts sourced from CEIC and Bloomberg Page 3 of 6

4 Appendix III: Monthly ASEAN economic data trend JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT MALAYSIA CPI (%yoy) Core CPI (%yoy) IPI (%yoy) Exports (%yoy) Imports (%yoy) Trade balance (US$bn) Foreign reserves (US$bn) INDONESIA CPI (%yoy) Core CPI (%yoy) IPI (%yoy) Exports (%yoy) Imports (%yoy) Trade balance (US$bn) Foreign reserves (US$bn) PHILIPPINES CPI (%yoy) Core CPI (%yoy) IPI (%yoy) Exports (%yoy) Imports (%yoy) Trade balance (US$bn) Foreign reserves (US$bn) SINGAPORE CPI (%yoy) IPI (%yoy) Non oil domestic exports (%yoy) Electronic exports Imports (%yoy) Trade balance (US$bn) Foreign reserves (US$bn) THAILAND CPI (%yoy) Core CPI (%yoy) IPI (%yoy) Exports (%yoy) Imports (%yoy) Trade balance (US$bn) Foreign reserves (US$bn) REAL GDP (%yoy) 2Q13 3Q13 4Q13 1Q14 2Q14 3Q14 4Q14 1Q15 2Q15 3Q15 4Q15 1Q16 MALAYSIA INDONESIA PHILIPPINES SINGAPORE THAILAND Source: Bloomberg, CEIC NOV DEC JAN FEB MAR APR MAY Page 4 of 6

5 Appendix IV: ASEAN Economic Calendar for June June Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday TH May CPI MY Apr. Trade ID May Nikkei PMI TH May 27 Reserves ID May CPI SG May Nikkei PMI MY May Nikkei PMI ID May reserves SG May Reserves ID May consumer TH May consumer TH June 3 Reserves MY May 31 Reserves confidence confidence MY Apr. IPI PH May CPI MY Apr. Manufacturing PH May Reserves sales PH Apr. Exports ID May trade ID MPC Meeting TH June 10 Reserves SG Apr. Retail sales SG May NODX MY May CPI MY June 15 Reserves TH MPC Meeting SG May CPI TH June 17 Reserves PH MPC Meeting TH May Trade SG PH May IPI Apr. Trade TH TH May Manufacturing TH June 24 Reserves production SG May Money supply May Capacity utilization MY May Money supply PH May Money supply ID=Indonesia, MY=Malaysia, PH=Philippines, SG=Singapore, TH=Thailand Dates for indicators are subject to change Source: Bloomberg Page 5 of 6

6 Equity Rating Structure and Definitions BUY Total return is expected to exceed +10% over a 12-month period HOLD Total return is expected to be between -5% and +10% over a 12-month period SELL Total return is expected to be below -5% over a 12-month period NOT RATED Affin Hwang Investment Bank Berhad does not provide research coverage or rating for this company. Report is intended as information only and not as a recommendation The total expected return is defined as the percentage upside/downside to our target price plus the net dividend yield over the next 12 months. OVERWEIGHT Industry, as defined by the analyst s coverage universe, is expected to outperform the KLCI benchmark over the next 12 months NEUTRAL Industry, as defined by the analyst s coverage universe, is expected to perform inline with the KLCI benchmark over the next 12 months UNDERWEIGHT Industry, as defined by the analyst s coverage universe is expected to under-perform the KLCI benchmark over the next 12 months This report is intended for information purposes only and has been prepared by Affin Hwang Investment Bank Berhad (14389-U) (formerly known as HwangDBS Investment Bank Berhad) ( the Company ) based on sources believed to be reliable. However, such sources have not been independently verified by the Company, and as such the Company does not give any guarantee, representation or warranty (express or implied) as to the adequacy, accuracy, reliability or completeness of the information and/or opinion provided or rendered in this report. Facts, information, views and/or opinion presented in this report have not been reviewed by, may not reflect information known to, and may present a differing view expressed by other business units within the Company, including investment banking personnel. Reports issued by the Company, are prepared in accordance with the Company s policies for managing conflicts of interest arising as a result of publication and distribution of investment research reports. Under no circumstances shall the Company, its associates and/or any person related to it be liable in any manner whatsoever for any consequences (including but are not limited to any direct, indirect or consequential losses, loss of profit and damages) arising from the use of or reliance on the information and/or opinion provided or rendered in this report. Any opinions or estimates in this report are that of the Company, as of this date and subject to change without prior notice. Under no circumstances shall this report be construed as an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy any securities. The Company and/or any of its directors and/or employees may have an interest in the securities mentioned therein. The Company may also make investment decisions or take proprietary positions that are inconsistent with the recommendations or views in this report. Comments and recommendations stated here rely on the individual opinions of the ones providing these comments and recommendations. These opinions may not fit to your financial status, risk and return preferences and hence an independent evaluation is essential. Investors are advised to independently evaluate particular investments and strategies and to seek independent financial, legal and other advice on the information and/or opinion contained in this report before investing or participating in any of the securities or investment strategies or transactions discussed in this report. Third-party data providers make no warranties or representations of any kind relating to the accuracy, completeness, or timeliness of the data they provide and shall not have liability for any damages of any kind relating to such data. The Company s research, or any portion thereof may not be reprinted, sold or redistributed without the consent of the Company. The Company, is a participant of the Capital Market Development Fund-Bursa Research Scheme, and will receive compensation for the participation. This report is printed and published by: Affin Hwang Investment Bank Berhad (14389-U) (formerly known as HwangDBS Investment Bank Berhad) A Participating Organisation of Bursa Malaysia Securities Bhd Chulan Tower Branch, 3rd Floor, Chulan Tower, No 3, Jalan Conlay, Kuala Lumpur. research@affinhwang.com Tel : Fax : Page 6 of 6

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