Tag: outlook

M&A

Australian acquisitions not for the timid

For every success story, there are plenty of M&A deals that struggle in the Australian market.

By Cherie Marriott | 21 May 2009

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Prospects and pitfalls of an Asian recovery in 2009

Despite recent negative news, a recovery in the Asia-Pacific region is possible in the second half of 2009, but any further shocks will be difficult to counter.

By Dr Subir Gokarn | 26 February 2009

Equities

Picking titan stocks in Asia's depressed markets

Two separate equity market outlook reports show Citi being underweight in emerging Asia, while Nomura pins its hopes on the region’s heroes and titans.

By Daniel Inman | 19 January 2009

Equities

Bankers pin new-year hopes on block trades

While IPOs will remain challenging, a desire among investors to secure remaining profits combined with a need for issuers to put cash to work may keep the equity capital ...

By Anette Jönsson | 5 January 2009

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Links Recruitment gives employment outlook

Forget the sign-on bonus, but there is still a demand in banking for candidates with Asian language skills.

By Lara Wozniak | 5 January 2009

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China's economy is still heading downward

A further slowdown in GDP growth in China and high levels of unemployment will affect the population's propensity to spend, meaning domestic consumption is unlikely to make up ...

By Daniel Inman | 17 December 2008

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Asia set to recover quicker than other regions

In a world full of financial bad news, Asia is still the place to be, according to various outlook reports for 2009.

By Daniel Inman | 9 December 2008

Polls

Readers reveal a positive outlook

FinanceAsia polled its e-mail base of readers yesterday on theirviews on the market. Here are the results.

By Lara Wozniak | 17 September 2008

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Commonwealth Bank of Australia sees opportunities ahead

On January 24, the bank’s global markets and institutional banking leadership team gathered to discuss the challenges and opportunities resulting from the changed market ...

By Kimberley Gaskin | 19 February 2008

Equities

Issuers need to lower expectations, says Cazenove

The chief executive of the mid-cap focused investment bank predicts a challenging year ahead for primary issuance.

By Anette Jönsson | 14 February 2008

Equities

Fundamentals still favour Chinese property stocks

Analysts expect more price declines in certain cities and suggest investors look north to make the most of a demand-driven rebound.

By Yi Tin Chak | 12 February 2008

Equities

Is Hong Kong’s role as a fund-raising hub threatened?

PricewaterhouseCoopers says no, but Credit Suisse’s head of China research sees increasing competition between China and Hong Kong.

By Yi Tin Chak | 8 January 2008

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Citi's outlook for 2008

The bank's head of Asia-Pacific economic and market analysis, Yiping Huang, expects continued growth for the region.

By Lara Wozniak | 29 November 2007

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Focus on earnings not valuations, says JPMorgan

The US bank remains bullish on Asian equities for 2008, projecting a fifth straight year of gains for regional markets.

By Yi Tin Chak | 19 November 2007

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The global outlook for metals and mining

The underlying dynamic of increased demand without increased production remains the primary reason for the recent sharp increase in global metal prices.

By Standard & Poor's | 21 June 2007

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Cautious outlook for global semiconductor companies

Business risks for semiconductor companies remain low, but increasing LBO activity and higher leverage in the sector could place downward pressure on ratings.

By Standard & Poor's | 17 April 2007

Private Capital

The outlook for oil

LGT explains why the upside for crude prices is limited.

By Benjamin Pedley | 29 November 2006

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HSBC's outlook for 2006: Another good year!

Japan, China, Korea and Taiwan look good, beware of Thailand, the Philippines and even Hong Kong.

By Lara Wozniak | 19 January 2006

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Unconventional wisdom for Japan's outlook

Economic strategist argues that Japan''s declining population will not impact the economy as early as many have been predicting.

By Chi Lo | 26 July 2005

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Darkening US outlook will not undermine Asia

A forecast for the year ahead, and how oil prices and the US economy will affect Asia.

By Jephraim Gundzik | 13 January 2005

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