The IMF’s Regional Economic Outlook:

  • Growth set to pick up gradually this year
  • Asset price risks are building in Asia from credit growth
  • Inflation in Asia likely to stay within comfort zone
  • Lowers 2013 Asia-Pacific growth forecast to 5.7% for 5.9%
  • China remains vulnerable to growth slowdown

The IMF’s views on China are AUD negative. AUD has had a tight range today, but has skewed to the topside on pre-FOMC bids.