Next Week in China: 23-27 December 2024
There are only a few macroeconomic data releases scheduled over the holiday season that begins next week. The Hong Kong market will be closed for Christmas on Wednesday, 25 December up to 26 December, with afternoon trading on 24 December also ending early.
Sound Economies with Mel & Peter: 19 December 2024
Before we head off and celebrate the holidays, we end the year dissecting the merger talks of Japanese carmakers Honda and Nissan amid the global EV race. We also tackle the impact of the US Fed’s rate cut and forward... Read More →
Malaysia invests in developing GVCs for future growth
Malaysia wants to be a regional leader in manufacturing with high growth and high value. A new industrial master plan seeks to boost integration into domestic and global value chains and attract more foreign investments.
Next Week in China: 16-20 December 2024
Next week will see multiple economic data releases in China.
Sound Economies with Mel & Peter: 12 December 2024
We’re counting down to the holidays and to the changing of the guard in the US. Amid increased volatility, we look into China’s way forward in boosting private consumption, the mainland’s antitrust probe on Nvidia, and the fate of the... Read More →
Next Week in China: 9-13 December 2024
The pace of major economic data releases will pick up next week, with seven key points scheduled for release.
Sound Economies with Mel & Peter: 5 December 2024
In this episode, we discuss Trump’s vow to block Nippon Steel’s acquisition of US Steel and how the policy is more symbolic than progressive, as well as net equity inflows into the UK after three straight years of recording net... Read More →
Next Week in China: 2-6 December 2024
Next week will be quiet, as far as macroeconomic indicators are concerned, with only two major data releases scheduled for Mainland China.
Sound Economies with Mel & Peter: 28 November 2024
Hear about the US Federal Reserve’s slow approach towards further rate cuts, Japan’s $250-billion economic stimulus that includes cash subsidies for households, the reaction of Chinese markets to Trump’s threat of imposing bigger tariffs on his first day back at... Read More →
What Japan’s interest rate hikes mean for international trade and investment
Japan’s negative interest rate regime has come to an end as the BOJ becomes ready to explore conventional monetary policies to combat inflation and a weak yen.