All Asia Pacific articles – Page 9
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White papersWhy hold Chinese bonds in multi asset?
In the latest instalment of Simply put, where we make macro calls with a multi-asset perspective, we examine Chinese bonds to ascertain whether they warrant greater inclusion in multi-asset portfolios.
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White papersThe Meeting Room: Asia ex-Japan, September 2022
Join Jonathan Pines and Sandy Pei for the latest Federated Hermes Meeting Room: Virtual Portfolio Briefing on Asia ex-Japan.
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White papersAPAC Hospitality Recovery Race – Singapore leads into first corner, Japan set to accelerate
Post-Covid-19 recovery is beckoning in the hospitality sector in Asia Pacific. Among the region’s developed countries, the recovery race is being led by Singapore, which hosted the Formula 1 Grand Prix last weekend, with Japan just starting its engines. We explore why both hospitality markets should deliver rapid growth over the next few years
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White papersChina: This Time is Different
The Chinese economy is facing its hardest test in over two decades, and it will not come out of it easily.
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White papersStill No End In Sight
The hawks fluttered their wings this week, leading yields to rise, equities to fall, and markets to reprice rate expectations. The BoE is more concerned about growth, while the Fed has a singular focus on inflation. China and Japan remain accommodative, watching PMIs next week.
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White papersFive questions answered on… Asian equities
Here, Jonathan Pines, portfolio manager of the Federated Hermes Asia ex-Japan Equity Fund, makes the case for finding opportunity in Asian equities and explains why investors should consider making an allocation as part of a broader portfolio.
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White papersWhy research is critical when it comes to China investing
It has been quite a topsy-turvy 2022 for Chinese equities so far. What are the key factors that have contributed to the volatility?
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White papersAsia Pacific is well-placed to ride out the storm
The world economy is at a challenging juncture today. Consumer price inflation remains elevated, driving many central banks to push interest rates up aggressively. In turn, tightening financial conditions, on top of ongoing geopolitical concerns - such as the Ukraine invasion and mounting U.S.-China tensions - is also starting to dent business and consumer confidence.
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White papersUniquely Japan: Navigating Asia’s largest advanced economy
Economic intricacies and structural challenges are commonplace in Japan. But looking through the lens of individual companies shines a different light on the nation.
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White papersA turning tide? Why contrarians are turning to China
This year could turn out to be the Year of the Tiger for Chinese equities after all, argues Federated Hermes fund manager Jonathan Pines.
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White papersChina cuts key policy rate in bid to counter softening fundamentals
The People’s Bank of China pulled a surprise move as various economic indicators are flashing red lights
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White papersChina: Suspended Animation
The run-up to China’s leadership meetings this fall is delaying substantial policy changes, in our view creating opportunities in advance of potential economic improvement next year.
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White papersData Delivers Mixed Messages Amid Slowdown
Mixed data is fueling debate about underlying economic strength and recession odds. Meanwhile, markets this week await Powell’s speech at Jackson Hole. Elsewhere, Chinese policymakers took steps to address rising risks to the outlook. Eyes will be on Nord Stream 1 next week.
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White papersChina 5G: What doesn’t kill you makes you stronger
Find out more on how Chinese companies have found new ways to leverage 5G technology to adapt to a more stringent regulatory environment.
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White papersKorea attracts international investors with an estimate-beating economy
Our ETF Investment Strategy team continues to have a constructive view on South Korea after a solid second quarter.
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White papersFarewell, Forward Guidance
The ECB went big, ending the era of negative rates by raising interest rates 50bps. The central bank is focused on ensuring an even transmission of monetary policy and unveiled its new anti-fragmentation tool.
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White papersChina’s stimulative policy actions: Turning the tide for investors
China’s ongoing struggles with COVID-19 and the country’s lackluster policy response have dismayed investors. In fact, by the end of April, MSCI China had dropped 18% since the start of 2022, credit spreads had widened meaningfully, and the renminbi (RMB) had depreciated almost 4%. However, a series of weak economic numbers appear to have alerted policymakers to the urgency of stabilizing growth.
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White papersQ1 2022 Asia Pacific Market Perspective
Positivity is building in most of the Asia Pacific region. There is more normal daily activity as borders reopen, pandemic-related restrictions are eased, and people return to the office and retail centers.
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White papersJapan: Land of the Rising Prices?
Japan looks set to emerge from 30 years of near-zero inflation in 2022—but are its companies able to absorb higher costs, or even re-learn the art of passing price hikes on to their customers?
