Podcast – Sound Economies with Mel & Peter: 17 October 2024
In this episode, we tackle lower oil prices amid tensions in the Middle East, a weaker euro, a new weekend arrangement in Malaysia's Johor state, yet another stimulus package from the Chinese government, and 2025 budget discussions for the UK and Germany.
US faces historic shake-up in 2024 presidential polls
What’s shaping up like a déjà vu moment quickly shifted into a history-making election season in the US.
Next Week in China: 14-18 October 2024
After returning from the week-long national holiday, next week marks a crucial period for China’s economy with over 10 key data points scheduled for release.
Podcast – Sound Economies with Mel & Peter: 10 October 2024
This episode discusses the high volatility in the Chinese stock market over the past week, China’s tit-for-tat response to EU tariffs with its own “brandy tax,” the sustained contraction of the German economy, and positive spillovers from the US that... Read More →
Brazil’s quest for a balanced budget
Brazilian ministers are trying to steer the economy to a zero fiscal deficit position this 2024. However, the numbers show the opposite.
Next Week in China: 7-11 October 2024
Next week, there will be significant data releases that include seven economic reports from mainland China. The markets in mainland China will remain closed on Monday due to the National Day holiday and will reopen on Tuesday.
Podcast – Sound Economies with Mel & Peter: 3 October 2024
Public finances and geopolitics are in focus for this podcast episode. We tackle Iran’s recent missile attack against Israel and its impact on world markets, a new law imposing the so-called “Netflix tax” in the Philippines, the Thai government’s cash... Read More →
Podcast – Sound Economies with Mel & Peter: 27 September 2024
This episode explores Japan’s way forward under a new prime minister, the future of the UK economy under the Labour Party’s leadership, the latest stimulus package from China’s central bank, and the global financial market outlook. “Sound Economies with... Read More →
Next Week in China: 30 September-4 October 2024
Next week is the National Day Golden Week holiday in China beginning Tuesday, 1 October to Monday, 7 October. The market will be closed throughout this period to celebrate the founding anniversary of the People’s Republic of China.
Podcast – Sound Economies with Mel & Peter: 20 September 2024
This episode discusses the weak consumer demand in China despite the holiday cheer from the Mid-Autumn Festival, promising revenues on a US fund, the Federal Reserve’s 50 basis point rate cut, and falling oil prices. “Sound Economies with Mel &... Read More →