New Zealand ANZ – Roy Morgan Consumer Confidence dipped from previous 107.2 to 100.1 in February

Feb 26, 2026

Thailand: BOT to enter extended pause – DBS

DBS Group Research economist Chua Han Teng notes that the Bank of Thailand surprised markets with a 25bps rate cut to 1.00% at its first 2026 meeting, following earlier easing since October 2024.

China: Long-game growth strategy – Standard Chartered

Standard Chartered economists Carol Liao and Shuang Ding expect China to set a 2026 GDP growth target of 4.5–5.0% at the National People’s Congress, slightly below 2025.