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Malaysia's inflation pressures appear contained in the coming months, though economists warn structural vulnerabilities to global commodity price swings and ringgit fluctuations pose medium-term risks.
The yen has plunged to 40-year lows despite the Bank of Japan raising rates and the government intervening in currency markets. Political concerns and thin holiday liquidity are limiting relief for the beleaguered currency.
Indonesia's parliament unanimously approved legislation expanding the central bank's role in supporting economic growth. The move raises questions about potential government interference in monetary policy as investor confidence declines.