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Current account deficits in Indonesia and the Philippines are not necessarily a bad sign; equally ... [Read more]
October 2018
Surplus or deficit: what drives the current account matters
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Euroyen bonds offer size and speed for banks seeking regulatory capital. Are more deals on ... [Read more]
Euroyen market delivers swift results
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As mainstream markets evolve, structured products that focus on volatility are becoming more central to ... [Read more]
September 2018
In the hunt for yield where are the new sources of volatility?
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The ongoing investment recovery in Thailand is likely to be unsustainable with the election potentially ... [Read more]
Thailand: a fragile investment cycle
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Despite the lessons learned from past crises, currency crises still occur from time to time ... [Read more]
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August 2018
Why global bonds are still attractive to Japanese issuers
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July 2018
Asia growth slowdown: six reasons why a growth slowdown lies ahead
The movie WarGames helped introduce the DEFCON system to the public back in 1983 (including ... [Read more]
DEFCON 4: Financial Risks are Rising. Vigilance Should, Too
After decades of double-digit growth, China’s macroeconomic slowdown to more sustainable levels continues to be ... [Read more]
June 2018
No anesthesia: Asia’s giant accepts reform pain in exchange for sustainability
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Why market volatility is inevitable
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Owing to the recent dollar move, we revisit the main drivers and forecasts for LatAm ... [Read more]
What are the five key drivers for Latin America FX in H2 2018?
Central and Eastern Europe has been a manufacturing hub for the rest of the continent ... [Read more]
From the factory to the lab: Central and Eastern Europe’s innovation push