Brazil and the future of Amazonia bonds
Brazil is gradually building its reputation in sustainability financing following its USD 2-billion issuance of sovereign green bonds in 2023.
Sound Economies with Mel & Peter: 30 January 2025
After two quiet years, 2025 is likely to see a series of initial public offerings. We discuss which stock markets will likely see new listings in this episode. We then look to China and discuss the January contraction in manufacturing... Read More →
The Trump effect on Brazil’s economy
Donald Trump’s return to the White House has raised concerns over renewed US protectionism and sustained high interest rates, boosting demand for the dollar and to the detriment of emerging market currencies, including the Brazilian real.
Next Week in China: 27-31 January 2025
Next week, there are several major data releases that will complete the picture for China’s economic situation in 2024. Additionally, it will be the celebration of the Lunar New Year. The Mainland China market will be closed from 28 January until 4 February.
Sound Economies with Mel & Peter: 23 January 2025
This episode, the spotlight is on Southeast Asia's residential property market, the Chinese government's attempt to stabilize the stock market, and the US President's returns to the White House.
Video – Sound Economies with Mel & Peter: 17 January 2025
To kick off this year, we look back at the major market movers of 2024 and identify 2025 megatrends in our maiden video podcast. Here at Lundgreen’s, we see megatrends as market developments that merit consistent monitoring in terms of... Read More →
A breakthrough for Indian bonds
Indian government bonds have been included in two major bond indices globally. Will this attract more investments into the economy?
Next Week in China: 20-24 January 2025
Next week will be relatively quiet regarding major economic data releases from China and its administrative regions.
Japan rising from negative interest rates
Japan’s central bank exited its negative interest rate regime in March 2024 amid prolonged economic stagnation which led to its dethronement as the world’s third biggest economy.
China confronts a new tariff war
Trade tensions between China and the US appear headed for the worse with the imposition of a 100 per cent tariff on China-made electric vehicles and a vow from President-elect Donald Trump to impose more when he returns to power.