At Any Rate

Takeaways from IMF/WB Meeting

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Apr 28, 2025
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INSIGHT

Regime Change Shapes Economy

  • Global policymakers see a regime change in trade, immigration, and institutions, rather than just a near-term recession risk.
  • This regime change also signals the end of US economic exceptionalism and a weakening dollar against other currencies.
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Asia-US Trade Agreement Prospects

  • India is closest to reaching a bilateral trade agreement with the US due to the more tractable tariff issues.
  • Japan and Korea are next potential candidates, with auto tariffs and currency manipulation likely key negotiation points.
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Tariff Uncertainty Weakens Earnings

  • Corporate earnings revisions in Asia are trending down due to tariff uncertainty and weakening activity momentum.
  • Investors focus on domestic demand markets with better political or trade deal prospects amid fatigue over tariff news volatility.
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