Asia-Pacific Economic Outlook Webinar: Choppy Waters
Front-loading to beat U.S. tariff hikes boosted exports and GDP growth in the Asia-Pacific region in the first half of 2025. But with higher tariffs kicking in, the outlook is murkier than ever. Geopolitics are front and centre, with the fragile truce between the U.S. and China at risk of fracturing and India’s attempt to negotiate lower tariffs. Soft inflation is giving central banks room to ease, but it underscores the weakness of domestic demand. Will the region be able to navigate brewing headwinds?
Join the Moody’s Analytics team as they discuss:
- How 2025 has shaped up and the likely course for 2026.
- How central banks are coping with trade volatility.
- How uncertainty will affect financial markets, including exchange rates.
- Whether the AI boom will continue to power growth.
- How these trends will shape trade.
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SpeakersStefan Angrick Head of Japan and Frontier Market Economics Moody's Analytics
Denise Cheok Head of Southeast Asia Economics Moody's Analytics
Aditi Raman Associate Economist Moody's Analytics
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Stefan Angrick is the Head of Japan and Frontier Market Economics at Moody's in Tokyo. He holds a master's degree from Leipzig University and a PhD from the National Graduate Institute for Policy Studies in Tokyo. He has previously held positions with Oxford Economics, the Asian Development Bank Institute, the Bank of Finland, and Keio University.
Denise Cheok is the Head of Southeast Asia Economics, based in Singapore. She is responsible for forecasting and analyzing economies in Southeast Asia. In her current role, Denise advises global financial institutions and corporations on macroeconomic risks to the region. She is cited in international and local media such as the Wall Street Journal, Reuters, and Nikkei Asia. Denise holds a bachelor’s degree in Economics from the National University of Singapore and a master’s degree in Economics from the University of British Columbia. Prior to joining Moody’s, she worked as a trade policy researcher at the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation.
Aditi Raman is an associate economist at Moody's Analytics, based in Singapore. Aditi is in-charge of forecasting and analysing economies across the APAC region, with a deeper focus on South Asia. Aditi regularly puts out in-depth research pieces and speaks regularly on the economic outlook for this region. Her work is also often cited by international and local media outlets, including Financial Times, Reuters, and South China Morning Post.