HALISTER1: Moody’s Taylor Sees Asia-Pacific Growth Slowing in Long Term

Moody’s Taylor Sees Asia-Pacific Growth Slowing in Long Term

(Bloomberg) -- Michael Taylor, Managing Director and Chief Credit Officer for Asia Pacific at Moody’s comments in Sydney conference.
  • Slowdown in China, implications of U.S. policies, disorderly response to Fed tightening, EU developments inc. Brexit and rising leverage in Asian economies are key risks to Asia Pacific’s long-term growth prospects: Taylor
  • U.S. will become less active in global trade regardless of who wins Nov. 8 election; unclear whether TPP will pass
  • Unexpected increase or faster than expected rise in interest rates could impact portfolio flows in Asia-Pac region; U.S. banks lending in region will also be impacted, with Singapore and Hong Kong most vulnerable
  • Central banks in Asia-Pac region “still have room” to cut interest rates further; Australia still has “relatively high” rates
  • Asia will remain fastest-growing region in world, but with outlook softening in next 18 mths
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