Save Southeast Asia - Real Gross Domestic Product [GDP] - Major Countries (Annual Growth Rate)

ASEAN with a total GDP of 3 trillion US$ is the 5th largest economy to the US, China, EU and Japan.

Emerging countries, especially those with lower-middle income in ASEAN show rapid economic growth.
High income country: Singapore
Upper-middle income countries: Thailand, Malaysia
Lower-middle income countries: Indonesia, The Philippines, Vietnam

Save ASEAN-IMF real gross domestic product [GDP] (annual growth rate)

This picture shows the real economic growth rate data of various countries in the IMF database. The future value part is World Economic Outlook (WEO) expectations for the economic growth rate of each country.

The ASEAN-5 is the comprehensive economic growth rate of the following countries: Indonesia, Thailand, the Philippines, Malaysia, and Vietnam.

Save Southeast Asia - Benchmark Rates - Major Countries

ASEAN countries cut/raise rates around the same time; otherwise it will affect the stock/forex market.

Save Southeast Asia - Apple Mobile Trends

*Apple no longer provides this data after 4/12/2022

Apple Mobility Trends is the number of requests for direction by users on Apple Maps. This chart shows the everyday traffic flow by "car", demonstrating the progress of reopening. A reading of 100 means the volume of traffic being the same as on Jan 13th, 2020.

*The data has been smoothed as 7-day moving average in order to remove fluctuations from working days and weekends

Save ASEAN Daily Increase of Cases of COVID-19

In early 2020, COVID-19 spread throughout the world; the number of infected surged at a very fast pace. The governments announced mitigation measures to flat the curve. As the number of infected/deaths declines, the pandemic situation seems to be gradually under control.

Save ASEAN Oxford COVID-19 Government Response Stringency Index

The Oxford COVID-19 Government Response Stringency Index is gathered by the University of Oxford, composed of 9 subindices:

1. School closing
2. Workplace closing
3. Cancel public events
4. Restrictions on gatherings
5. Close public transport
6. Stay at home requirements
7. Restrictions on internal movement
8. International travel controls
9. Public info campaigns

The reading = The average score of 9 subindices * 100%
The higher the reading is, the more strict the government measures are. A decrease in stringency suggests certain degree of loosening of restrictions.

Save Southeast Asia - Money Supply - M1 (Annual Growth Rate)

M1 YoY reflects the country's liquidity. M1 YoY rises and liquidity improves when the central bank announces loose monetary policy.

Save Southeast Asia - Retail Sales Index (Annual Growth Rate)

As population grows, consumption becomes an important driving force behind the economy. Consumption in all ASEAN countries except Singapore accounts for over 50% of GDP. Retail sales YoY can tell us the economic conditions in each country.

Save ASEAN Manufacturing PMI

PMI shows the senior purchasing managers' view on business conditions.

Save Southeast Asia - Industrial Production Index (Annual Growth Rate)

Industrial production includes mining, manufacturing and electricity. Manufacture is the biggest industry in all ASEAN countries. PMI and industrial production are good indicators that can help us understand the industrial conditions in ASEAN countries.

Save ASEAN Tourist Arrivals

Thailand, among all ASEAN countries, has the most prosperous tourism.

Save ASEAN Leading Index (YoY)

Leading index in ASEAN countries are associated.

Save ASEAN Consumer Price Index

There are 2 types of inflation:
Demand-pull inflation is caused by undersupply. When the economy grows, price rises.
Cost-push inflation occurs when the costs of producing goods increase.

Normally, when the economy grows/improves, inflation grows as demand grows.

Save ASEAN House Price (YoY)

Housing price plays an important role in an economy, because:
1. It's an indicator for economic growth. When some companies have invested a lot in an area, demand for land in that area grows and residential house price grows, too.
2. Prosperous construction sector and real estate service sector help economy grow. Especially in ASEAN countries, construction sector contributes roughly 10% of GDP.

Save ASEAN Exports (YoY)

Exports are the main contributor to the economy in all ASEAN countries. Exports from these countries are mostly manufactured products, so the changes in ASEAN exports can reflect the business conditions around the world.

Save ASEAN Foreign Exchange Reserves

Forex reserves include notes, deposits, stocks or bonds that are kept by the Central Bank. Forex reserves are their tool to fight against sharp depreciation of home currency during financial crises.

ASEAN countries has increased their forex reserves in recent years thanks to huge trade surplus.

Save ASEAN Population

Indonesia and Philippines each has a total population of over 100 million people. Vietnam's population is expected to exceed 100 million in 2024.

Save Emerging Markets ETFs

MSCI ETF Funds usually move in the same direction as the country's benchmark stock index.

Save FTSE ASEAN Index (USD) vs. US Dollar Index

Global X Fund ETF tracks FTSE ASEAN Index.

SE Asia stocks usually move in the opposite direction as US Dollar index and indicate where the international funds are going. When investors are less risk-averse, funds flow into emerging markets, push EM stocks up and bring US Dollar index down.

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