Asian Insider Podcast: 'Second China Shock? You Ain’t Seen Nothing yet' Says Top Economist

Asian Insider Podcast: 'Second China Shock? You ain’t seen nothing yet' says top economist

A conversation with the eminent private sector economist and strategic affairs expert Manu Bhaskaran, as South-east Asia reels from a flood of Chinese-manufactured goods that threaten the region’s industry, from cars to batik shirts. Some call this phenomenon the ‘Second China Shock.’ Read more at straitstimes.com.

Asian markets open: Nikkei, Hang Seng fall on 55% US-China tariff shock; Sensex poised for weak start

A wave of uncertainty washed over Asian financial markets on Thursday, as traders struggled to digest a startling declaration from US President Donald Trump: a trade deal with China was “done,” and it came with a hefty price tag. The resulting cautious sentiment painted a mixed picture across the region’s bourses, with investors weighing the framework of the new agreement against a backdrop of shifting economic data. The initial reaction was a f…

Asian markets open : Nikkei , Hang Seng fall on 55 % US - China tariff shock ; Sensex poised for weak start