Weak growth is beyond oil – Sound Economies with Mel & Peter, 16 April 2026
The IMF sees softer global growth amid the oil supply shock, but we look beyond this crisis for signs and find that domestic conditions spell the difference across economies. This episode, we also look at Trump’s forecast of prolonged high... Read More →
Investing in Thailand’s digital transformation with data centres
Thailand continues to invest in building data centres as it seeks to become Southeast Asia’s main digital hub.
Next Week in China: 13-17 April 2026
The coming week will be particularly busy for major economic data releases for China, with 10 indicators scheduled.
Jitters high despite ceasefire – Sound Economies with Mel & Peter, 8 April 2026
It’s been a year since the Liberation Day tariffs, yet the world continues to suffer the costly consequences of Trump’s policies. We see higher volatility continuing in global markets despite a US-Iran ceasefire. We also look at divergent stock market... Read More →
Private credit vs public debt – Sound Economies with Mel & Peter, 1 April 2026
Some central bankers and government officials are sounding the alarm over the private credit market, but we find rapidly growing government debt more concerning. We also discuss the rise of OpenClaw in China for AI-powered personal assistants and our near-term... Read More →
Next Week in China: 30 March-3 April 2026
The coming week will be relatively quiet in terms of major economic data releases concerning China. Markets in Hong Kong and Taiwan will be closed next Friday, 3 April, due to a public holiday.
What should investors do amid cloudy skies? – Sound Economies with Mel & Peter, 26 March 2026
Thick clouds loom over global markets as the US-Iran conflict stretches to a month, and we discuss what investors can do during this period. This episode also looks at demand-side interventions by Asian governments amid surging oil prices, and the... Read More →
Next Week in China: 23-27 March 2026
Attention will turn to the Boao Forum for Asia, which convenes policymakers, business leaders, and academics to discuss regional and global economic issues.
Stocks holding up amid oil woes – Sound Economies with Mel & Peter, 18 March 2026
The world is being pummeled by sky-high fuel prices, but equities appear unfazed. Episode 75 also looks at US allies rejecting Trump’s call for backup at the Hormuz Strait, increased concern about Indonesia as it resorts to budget cuts, and... Read More →
The failings of the German education system
The last few years have shown the decline of German proficiency based on standardised student tests. If the country can address this problem within its education system, it may unlock massive economic growth over time.