Flows pressure KRW and tech theme – BNY

Flows pressure KRW and tech theme – BNY

BNY’s Geoff Yu highlights that South Korean equities, especially AI and semiconductor names, face tightening financial conditions even as the KOSPI remains a top global performer. iFlow shows heavy institutional selling and extended outflows, which could now weigh on the Korean Won. Elevated inflation expectations and higher input costs across Asia suggest ongoing pressure on […]

Banxico minutes flag upside inflation risks from Middle East conflict

Banxico minutes flag upside inflation risks from Middle East conflict

Banco de Mexico (Banxico) released its latest meeting minutes on Thursday, in which the Middle East conflict dominated the board’s discussion. On May 7, Banxico cut rates by 25 basis points to 6.50%, while telegraphing that the easing cycle that began in 2024 is over. The decision was not unanimous, with a 3-2 vote, with […]

MNB stance shifts focus to bonds over FX – BNY

MNB stance shifts focus to bonds over FX – BNY

BNY’s Geoff Yu argues that Hungarian asset positioning is stretched after elections, with markets now watching the central bank of Hungary Magyar Nemzeti Bank’s (MNB) upcoming decision. The new government prioritizes lower debt costs over Hungarian Forint (HUF) strength, aiming to attract duration flows via fiscal prudence. Yu expects unchanged policy, but warns HUF is […]