: Poised to be a star performer with growth projected at 6.5%–6.8% , driven by domestic consumption.
While the US dollar has historically dominated Asian trade, regional currencies have shown diverse performance recently. :
: Appreciated by +9.78% , the region's top performer. Thai Baht : Gained +9.41% due to tourism recovery.
: Growth in Southeast Asia is anchored by Vietnam (6.3%) , the Philippines (5.8%) , and Indonesia (5.0%) for 2026.
Investment flows are shifting away from China toward other emerging and developed Asian markets.
: Projected to remain relatively low in the region, expected to stabilize around 2.1% in 2026 after a slight rise from 2025. 2. Asian Currency Performance & Monetary Policy
: Growth is expected to slow from 4.8% in 2025 to 4.6% in 2026 , hampered by trade tensions and property sector challenges.
Developing Asia is forecast to grow at before moderating slightly to 4.6% in 2026 .