Q1 2026 Macro Data: Daniel Hartono Long-Term Capital Strategies in ASEAN Markets
Indonesia, 16th Mar 2026 – Recent macroeconomic data indicates a complex environment for global markets, driven by sticky inflation and shifting monetary policy expectations. In February 2026, the US annual inflation rate held steady at 2.4%, while core inflation remained at 2.5%. Simultaneously, oil prices have hovered near $100 per barrel due to supply chain disruptions, complicating the Federal Reserve’s policy outlook and causing markets to sharply pare back expectations for rate cuts this year. Within this environment, Daniel Hartono, a Global Investment Strategist and national-level investment capability representative at the Global National Investment Capability Assessment Program (GNICAP), provides an analytical framework for institutional asset allocation.
The Macro Nexus: US In...
