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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.
The future is bright, is it not?
Business, Piyasak Manason, Published on 23/01/2021
» From an economic perspective, most of the current figures continue to look worse, especially in developed economies including the United States. The US job market, retail sales and real estate figures have deteriorated for the first time since last April.
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.
Light at the end of the tunnel
Business, Piyasak Manason, Published on 03/01/2020
» For global investors, the sky started brightening as a tumultuous 2019 drew to a close. Stock indices in recent weeks have gained 2-6%, with developed markets rising the most, and many are closing in on all-time highs. Most prominent are the US stock indices, where every day the S&P, Dow Jones and Nasdaq have been touching historic highs.