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What does Trump’s victory mean for policymakers in Asia?

The Bank of Thailand (BoT) left interest rates unchanged at 1.50% today and is likely to be in little hurry to adjust monetary policy over the coming year. Elsewhere in the region, the increase in uncertainty and volatility following Donald Trump’s surprise victory in yesterday’s US presidential election virtually eliminates the chances of any further policy easing this year.

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