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The end of The Great Moderation
Business, Piyasak Manason, Published on 28/07/2022
» It could be said that the era of economic normalcy is over. For about two decades before the 2008-09 global financial crisis, we witnessed what economists came to call "The Great Moderation" -- an era of moderate economic growth, low inflation, low interest rates and improved fiscal discipline. The US dollar was relatively weak while other currencies such as the yen, euro, yuan and even the baht appreciated.
2021: No clear path out of the abyss
Business, Piyasak Manason, Published on 24/10/2020
» As 2020 starts drawing to a close, it is constructive to look towards the year ahead. Given how miserable and uncertain 2020 has been, it is only natural that many of us will be looking forward to a brighter New Year.
Open for business? Proceed with caution
Business, Piyasak Manason, Published on 25/04/2020
» It has been more than a month since the world hunkered down to stop the spread of a deadly virus that has killed tens of thousands. More than two-thirds of the global economy has shut down as a result of social distancing measures.