Sound Economies with Mel & Peter: 18 July 2025
We explore why the lesser-known Beijing Stock Exchange is gaining popularity among small tech firms looking to raise funding in China, so much that it has attracted over 100 IPO listing applications in 2025. In this episode, we also review... Read More →
Next Week in China: 21-25 July 2025
Next week will see minimal economic data releases for mainland China.
Brazil’s economy grows amid domestic uncertainties
Brazil’s economy managed to still grow in the beginning of 2025 thanks to its strong agriculture and resilient labour market. However, rising real interest rates, softer consumption, and political uncertainty ahead of the elections are casting shadows over the country’s growth outlook.
Next Week in China: 14-18 July 2025
Next week will see a major wave of data releases for China with over 10 key economic indicators scheduled, some of which are important quarterly figures.
Sound Economies with Mel & Peter: 10 July 2025
This episode, we compare the record-high listings at the Hong Kong Stock Exchange and the muted IPO activity at the London bourse, and offer some explanations for the wide disparity between the two. We also talk about a unique ‘banquet... Read More →
US trade policy uncertainty shakes up Japan’s recovery
Trump’s shifting trade agenda is rattling Japan’s fragile economic recovery. While Japan continues to negotiate favourable tariff terms, its exports are taking a hit.
Next Week in China: 7-11 July 2025
Entering next week, the pace of major economic data releases in Mainland China will accelerate with six key indicators scheduled.
Sound Economies with Mel & Peter: 3 July 2025
More Asian brands are boldly expanding in the US alongside record debt issuances across emerging markets in the first half of 2025. We think these are clear signs that investors are dumping US assets in search for better margins. In... Read More →
Next Week in China: 30 June-4 July 2025
Next week will see minimal major data releases concerning mainland China, with only PMI-related data scheduled for publication.
Sound Economies with Mel & Peter: 26 June 2025
There’s a slowdown of listing activity in Asia Pacific for the first half of 2025 amid heightened market uncertainty, but we believe that IPO-ready companies should proceed with their plans. We also look at China requiring auto makers to use... Read More →