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Wednesday, November 4, 2026
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"No free riders": what Fed chair Warsh's Bangkok remarks mean for Asia's currencies and central banks
Speaking in Bangkok, Fed chair Kevin Warsh refused to signal his next move but described a synchronised global tightening with no free riders. The dollar slipped, and Asian central banks got a message.
The IMF just told Asia it carries two thirds of the world economy, and warned it is running out of room
At its Bangkok meetings, the IMF raised Asia Pacific growth to 4.8 percent for 2026 and said the region will deliver 68 percent of global growth. It also warned about energy prices, AI market risks and rising bond yields.
