The Breakfast Grille

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AI Saved Malaysia’s Economy, But For How Long?

AI Saved Malaysia’s Economy, But For How Long?3 sep23 min

GDP figures across AI-focused Asian hubs look strong, but they mask a broader economic weakness as weak domestic demand, escalating energy costs, new US tariffs, and high interest rates weigh on the non-AI economy. Stefan Angrick, Head of Asia-Pacific Economics at Moody’s Analytics, joins BFM’s Breakfast Grille to break down the depth of the two-speed economy in manufacturing hubs like Malaysia and why he believes Asia’s AI boom is ripe for a pause.

Stefan also explores why tariffs are here to stay and whether central bank policies themselves risk amplifying global supply shocks.

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