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Don’t look upon last week’s interest rate move by the Chinese as the end of an era. But don’t discard it as a non-event either, experts say.

If China really wants to slow down its economy it will have to come up with more and better brakes, DBS says.

Chinese move on monetary policy, but not exactly as expected.

DBS is the latest to join the view that US dollar weakness seems inevitable. Some Asian currencies are expected to benefit more than others.

Widespread views the market is counting on Japanese interest rate hikes too soon have gained support from Japanese officials. And from Danske Bank analysts.

The short term outlook remains positive for Japanese shares with technical analysis supporting the view.

Chinese central bankers have not started to diversify into gold as yet. This can easily be seen as a good omen.

DBS believes chances have increased Chinese interest rates will rise in the second half of 2006.

China takes steps to free up its strict currency controls on banks and individuals.

Are investors building in too many bullish prospects in Asia? Citigroup believes it is the case in some countries, and some sectors.