Next Week in China: 13-17 January 2025
The middle of the month is typically marked by a significant number of key data releases, representing a peak period for economic information. In the coming week, over 10 major reports are expected which would provide valuable insights into China’s economic situation at the end-2024.
Will Trump’s tax cuts fix the US middle-income squeeze?
Returning US President Donald Trump has vowed to reduce income tax rates further for both individuals and corporates and plans to plug the revenue hole by collecting enlarged import tariffs.
Next Week in China: 6-10 January 2025
We warmly welcome the new year for the financial markets as next week in China promises to be significant, with nine major data releases set to complete the economic picture for December.
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 →