liquidity

Global Economy

Asia ex-Japan may see a less bountiful 2018 after record year of bond transactions: Debtwire

SINGAPORE (Jan 11): The Asian USD high-yield (HY) bond primary market in 4Q17 was boosted by the resurgence of offshore-issuance approvals from Chinese regulators and a continued appetite for new paper.

Global Economy

These risks could derail the 'Goldilocks economy' in 2018

SINGAPORE (Dec 22): DBS Group Research is positive on both developed and emerging economies for the year ahead despite the anticipated tightening of central bank liquidity.

Investing strategies

The case for infrastructure investment

SINGAPORE (Aug 30): Infrastructure has been in the spotlight in recent years as institutional investors continue to seek yield in a low-interest rate world.

China Focus

The US$68 billion reason why China may start injecting cash again

BEIJING (July 11): An onslaught of maturing funds may see China’s central bank reaching for the fire hose.

MAS forecasts 1-3% GDP growth for rest of the year; warns of geopolitical risks

SINGAPORE (June 29): Singapore’s economy is expected to continue growing at 1-3% for the remainder of the year.

Broker's Calls

Strong investor appetite for yield keeps Maybank positive on Singapore REITs

SINGAPORE (June 22): Maybank Kim Eng Research remains “positive” on Singapore REITs (S-REITs), with confidence that a firmer exchange rate regime poses no immediate threat to the industrial REITs.

Global Economy

The global economy is rebounding, but there is one big problem

TOKYO/HONG KONG (June 14): There’s a dark cloud building behind the world’s best period of synchronous growth among developed and emerging economies this decade -- one that in time could rain down volatility in global markets.

Investing strategies

Put event risk at core of portfolio strategies, Eastspring tells investors

SINGAPORE (May 31): Liquidity is a double-edged sword, according to Virginie Maisonneuve, chief investment officer (CIO) of Eastspring Investments, a member of Prudential (UK).
Carson Block

China Focus

Carson Block says he's certain China will face day of reckoning

(May 25): Carson Block said he will continue wagering against Hong Kong-listed companies on the view that a pullback in credit will send shock waves through the economy.

Where does Noble go from here? Consider these scenarios

SINGAPORE (May 18): A quarter of unexpected losses, the implications of sustained cash burn, and inadequate guidance have now snowballed into a crisis of market confidence for Noble Group.
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