FOMC member: Rate cuts to accompany falling US inflation
In a 22 October interview, San Francisco Federal Reserve Bank President Mary Daly said there is room to cut US interest rates further after a big-time 50 basis point reduction last September.
Next Week in China: 28 October-1 November 2024
It will be another quiet week in terms of major economic data releases for China.
Podcast – Sound Economies with Mel & Peter: 24 October 2024
This week, we provide a recap of the 23 October webinar on the Chinese stock market. We also talk about Vietnam’s fourth president in two years, third-quarter earnings reports by luxury brands Hermès and Gucci, the impact of the upcoming... Read More →
Next Week in China: 21-25 October 2024
Next week is expected to be relatively quiet in terms of major economic data releases in China. However, as this period marks the beginning of financial reporting, attention should be given to companies' third-quarter earnings reports.
Podcast – Sound Economies with Mel & Peter: 17 October 2024
In this episode, we tackle lower oil prices amid tensions in the Middle East, a weaker euro, a new weekend arrangement in Malaysia's Johor state, yet another stimulus package from the Chinese government, and 2025 budget discussions for the UK and Germany.
US faces historic shake-up in 2024 presidential polls
What’s shaping up like a déjà vu moment quickly shifted into a history-making election season in the US.
Next Week in China: 14-18 October 2024
After returning from the week-long national holiday, next week marks a crucial period for China’s economy with over 10 key data points scheduled for release.
Podcast – Sound Economies with Mel & Peter: 10 October 2024
This episode discusses the high volatility in the Chinese stock market over the past week, China’s tit-for-tat response to EU tariffs with its own “brandy tax,” the sustained contraction of the German economy, and positive spillovers from the US that... Read More →
Brazil’s quest for a balanced budget
Brazilian ministers are trying to steer the economy to a zero fiscal deficit position this 2024. However, the numbers show the opposite.
Next Week in China: 7-11 October 2024
Next week, there will be significant data releases that include seven economic reports from mainland China. The markets in mainland China will remain closed on Monday due to the National Day holiday and will reopen on Tuesday.