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Can Southeast Asia weather the coming storm?
The headwinds are intensifying, and our region must expect trouble on several fronts.
September 07, 2022
Global Economy
China slowdown means contrasting fortunes for Asia's exporters
"All of this shows what we already knew, that China’s demand for goods overseas -- its imports -- are very weak."
August 31, 2022
Global Economy
Three globalisation shocks could hurt China and help India
China can overcome its challenges, just as India can seize the initiative.
August 18, 2022
Global Economy
Global M&A stays resilient for 2022, though further shocks could derail outlook: EY
According to analysis by EY, the nature of cross-border deals is changing to reflect geopolitical tensions on the world stage.
August 16, 2022
Global Economy
The post-inflation economy that could be
The post-pandemic, post-inflation economic outlook is not all doom and gloom.
August 11, 2022
Global Economy
IMF cuts world GDP outlook a third time as inflation, rates jump
The series of interest-rate increases that central banks have unleashed to contain inflation “is expected to bite” in 2023
July 26, 2022
Investing 101
What is stagflation, and why is it such a worry now?
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine added to fears... that the world may be revisited by something not seen much in decades: stagflation.
July 20, 2022
Global Economy
Global economy could escape recession despite weak growth, while China’s recovery provides lifeline for APAC
Despite dropping sharply among financial professionals, global confidence levels remain above its low-point in 2020.
July 19, 2022
Geopolitics
Time for the West to cooperate with the rest?
Kishore Mahbubani says that China’s position on the war in Ukraine could be “in harmony” with the rest of the world.
July 14, 2022
Global Economy
Hiking rates early won’t mean catching a break later
The consequent risks of overdoing it and being forced into an about-face and cutting in 2023 — or earlier — are mounting.
July 14, 2022