Assuming oil prices hike to USD120/ bbl, it could pose an acute threat to Asia's economic growth, Morgan Stanley said in its report.Analysts from the broker mentioned in the report that a continuous USD10 increase in oil prices/ bbl could negatively impact Asia's GDP growth by 20-30 bps. They underscored that if oil prices reach USD120/ bbl, Asia's spending on oil and gas could account for 6.3% of GDP. Related News BOCI Upgrades CNOOC (00883.HK) Rating to 'Buy', Raises TP to HKD18.76If conflicts persist and commodity prices remain elevated, the effectiveness of policy buffers may deteriorate, Morgan Stanley also warned. In such a scenario, central banks in the Philippines, Indonesia, India, and South Korea may need to raise interest rates by the end of 3Q or 4Q.
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