Focused Thinking
Economics
As corporate governance reforms take hold in Japan, companies are changing how they manage some of their key business relationships.
4 min read | September 2024
Central Banks
We believe Germany is in recession and structural factors such as manufacturing competition from China and an ageing and shrinking workforce will lead to a period of stagnation.
4 min read | September 2024
Economics
As economies diversify their supply chains to mitigate concentration risk, China has itself been busy expanding its manufacturing capabilities overseas.
4 min read | September 2024
Economics
Midstream energy infrastructure, space exploration, electric vehicles and health tech are themes of the future that can potentially enhance absolute returns.
4 min read | July 2024
Central Banks
It is becoming more difficult to reduce the fiscal deficit, as government debt continues to climb and efforts to increase revenue through taxes remain stagnant.
5 min read | July 2024
Economics
Pressure growing across region as West imposes more tariffs on Beijing.
5 min read | July 2024
Central Banks
Emerging market buyers have wrested control of the gold market from the West, said Mr. John Reade, Chief Market Strategist, World Gold Council.
4 min read | July 2024
Economics
India will see economic growth accelerate over the next decade with increased participation from sub-national governments and the private sector, said the country’s Chief Economic Advisor.
3 min read | July 2024
Economics
Economies around the world are recovering from the pandemic shock at varying tempos.
7 min read | June 2024
Economics
Recent corporate government reforms and bilingual disclosure requirements could help attract more foreigners to the Japanese equities market, said Hiromi Yamaji, CEO, Japan Exchange Group.
3 min read | June 2024
Economics
The combination of higher debt levels with higher interest rates and higher risks including geopolitical risks, is tailor-made for accidents.
3 min read | June 2024
Economics
Japan regaining relevance in the equities market after 30 years of low growth adds to the excitement of Asia. At the same time, India’s economic backdrop and the current environment provide great investment opportunities.
4 min read | June 2024
Economics
This dynamic is reminiscent of the 1990s, when Japan grappled with deflation while the rest of the world worried about inflation, said Richard Koo, Chief Economist at Nomura Research Institute.
3 min read | June 2024
Economics
Singapore will develop strategies that align with national interests, said Sim Ann, Senior Minister of State, Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Ministry of National Development of Singapore.
3 min read | June 2024