US eyes targeting Iran’s Hormuz defenses if no ceasefire — CNN

US eyes targeting Iran’s Hormuz defenses if no ceasefire — CNN

US military officials are developing new plans to target Iran’s capabilities in the Strait of Hormuz in the event the current ceasefire with Iran fails, CNN reported on Thursday. According to multiple sources familiar with the matter, the options, among several sets of target types under consideration, include strikes with a particular focus on “dynamic targeting” of […]

External gaps seen manageable – BNY

External gaps seen manageable – BNY

BNY’s Geoff Yu highlights that higher energy prices and gas market stress have not yet pushed key ASEAN economies into unsustainable external deficits. Bank Indonesia (BI) focuses on defending the Indonesian Rupiah (IDR) and strengthening the balance of payments, while the region as a whole still runs a modest trade surplus. Yu argues reserves should […]