macro

Japan still a 'buy' despite entering bear territory

J.P. Morgan’s top money manager sees fear of China driving long-term reform in Japan and says investors should take recent stock market losses on the chin.

June 16, 2013

Bullish on the Philippines

Abundant liquidity and strong economic performance is turning the Philippines into Asia’s rising star.

April 24, 2013

Abe brings hope for Japanese equity revival

Not for the first time, analysts are predicting that Japan’s stock market will shake off its long underperfomance.

January 08, 2013

FA poll: More stimulus, please

Our readers say they are hoping China delivers another round of stimulus.

September 17, 2012

Don’t expect Romney and Ryan to revitalise America

Our readers give their verdict on the Republican party ticket in the latest web poll.

September 10, 2012

Questioning China’s economic growth data

We asked our readers last week about the trustworthiness of China’s GDP data.

July 23, 2012

Just how bad is China's economy?

China recorded only a mild slowdown in its economy to 7.6% for the second quarter, but many questions remain.

July 15, 2012

Rock bottom: Are we there yet?

We asked readers last week to share their outlook for second-half growth in Asia, which prompted some cheering signs of optimism despite the gloom.

July 09, 2012

China cuts reserve requirements as economy slumps

The People’s Bank of China will cut the reserve requirement ratio for banks as it moves to stabilise growth.

May 13, 2012

Why Vietnam should be back on your radar

We talk to Michel Tosto, director and head of equities and fixed income for Viet Capital Securities, about his outlook for Vietnam.

February 22, 2012