Asia Market Movers: Morgan Stanley delays Fed rate cut outlook to September, December (from June, September)

Friday, 20 Mar, 2026 Central Banks Morgan Stanley delays Fed rate cut outlook to September, December (from June, September) Morgan Stanley delays Fed cuts as oil and inflation risks complicate outlook. Summary: Morgan Stanley delays Fed rate cut outlook to September and December Previous forecast was June and September eas Central Banks PBOC sets USD/ CNY mid-point today at 6.8898 (vs. estimate at 6.8773) The PBOC allows the yuan to fluctuate within a +/- 2% range, around this reference rate. PBOC injects 20.5bn yuan in 7-day reverse repos at 1.4% (unchanged) in open market operations Earlier the PBOC Learn more Commodities Saudi see oil hitting $180 if Iran conflict keep supply disrupted, risk demand destruction Saudi warns oil could hit $180, supply shock raises recession risks. Summary: Saudi officials see oil potentially reaching $180 if disruptions persist Iran conflict has removed millions of barrels fro Stock market update HSBC favours U.S. and Asia equities despite Middle East risks Summary: HSBC stays constructive on markets despite geopolitical volatility. Summary: HSBC Private Bank remains constructive on six-month investment outlook Global growth expected to be led by U.S. an Central Banks PBOC is expected to set the USD/CNY reference rate at 6.8773 – Reuters estimate The People's Bank of China is due to set the daily USD/CNY reference rate at around 0115 GMT (2115 US Eastern time), a fixing that remains one of the most closely watched signals in Asian foreign exch Commodities Goldman Sachs warns oil could exceed 2008 all time high peak on supply disruptions Goldman Sachs warns oil prices may surge further on prolonged supply risks. Summary: Goldman Sachs sees upside risks to oil prices near term and into 2027 Brent settles at $108.65 after volatile sessi Commodities Reports that the U.S. deploys more Marines and ships to Middle East due to Iran tensions U.S. accelerates Middle East troop deployment amid rising Iran tensions. Summary: U.S. accelerating deployment of Marines and naval assets to Middle East Boxer Amphibious Ready Group and 11th MEU depl News WTO cuts global trade outlook, says Middle East conflict lifts energy risks WTO cuts trade and growth outlook as Middle East conflict lifts energy risks. Summary: WTO cuts global trade and growth forecasts due to Middle East conflict Goods trade growth seen at 1.4% vs 1.9% pr Learn more Stock market update JPMorgan cut S&P500 target to 7200 (from 7500), warn oil price surge raises recession risk JPMorgan cuts S&P 500 target as oil shock raises recession risk. Summary: JPMorgan cuts S&P 500 target to 7,200 from 7,500 Oil surge driven by Iran conflict raises recession risks Bank warns m

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