Asia-Pacific Regional Outlook

Publication Date:

September 27, 2005

Electronic Access:

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Summary:

Looking ahead, prospects are relatively bright. Regional growth is expected to amount to 6 percent both this year and next, propelled by vigorous exports and strong domestic demand in China and India. Meanwhile, headline inflation is expected to remain around 3—3½ percent, as lower food prices offset the impact of higher oil prices. At the same time, the region’s current account balance is forecast to remain around 3 percent of GDP, albeit with large changes in its distribution.

Series:

Policy Papers

Subject:

English

Publication Date:

September 27, 2005

Format:

Paper

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