Next Week in China: 14-18 April 2025
There are 10 key economic reports scheduled for Mainland China in the coming week.
Islamic finance in Malaysia is sweetening with maturity
Islamic bank financing is forecast to capture almost 50 per cent of Malaysia’s total bank lending over the next decade. Meanwhile, the Islamic finance industry is projected to reach USD 6.7 trillion by 2027.
Sound Economies with Mel & Peter: 8 April 2025
We find that the world is changing at an unprecedented pace as Trump’s tariffs creating a “homemade” crisis for the American economy. Join us as we dissect the impact of Trump’s mega tariffs ahead of its 9 April enforcement, which... Read More →
Latin America amid the US’ intensified trade war
As the US escalates its trade war with new tariffs on key global partners, Latin American countries stand at a crossroads. Can the region turn these challenges into opportunities for economic diversification and growth?
Next Week in China: 7-11 April 2025
The next two weeks of April 2025 will be significant for major data releases concerning Mainland China.
Sound Economies with Mel & Peter: 3 April 2025
After a strong two-year run, we changed our risk allocation for US stocks from overweight to neutral in light of mounting uncertainties about the American economy, exacerbated by Trump’s new tariffs, and greatly prefer the inclusion of more alternative investments... Read More →
Global Quarterly Q1 2025
We present our latest Global Quarterly magazine from Lundgreen’s Investor Insights, where we look at emerging developments concerning the world’s biggest economies that collectively account for two-thirds of global GDP.
The yen’s value amid a tale of two elections
The Japanese yen has long been regarded as a safe haven currency. Will this remain true in the face of increased market uncertainty?
The Chinese renminbi in an era of loose monetary policy
China’s central bank faces two seemingly conflicting tasks for 2025: keeping interest rates low to spur faster economic growth while preventing sharp swings in the exchange rate.
The future of bonds and Big Tech under Trump
Will the tech-driven US stock market rally be sustained in 2025 or will it be cut short?