Some Quick Thoughts on YTD U.S. Auto Demand with FY17 Implications
YTD U.S. Light Vehicle SAAR is averaging 17.1m units. This YTD average represents a YoY drop of 2% from the FY16 Light Vehicle demand of 17.5m...
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US Light Truck/SUV Boom Forces Toyota to Respond to Capacity Constraints
North American Market Grew – Toyota Fell BehindNet revenues in North America increased by JPY1,374bn (+14.2% YoY) to JPY11,052bn in FY2016 compared...
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An Assessment of the Global Auto Industry: OEMs, Auto Suppliers, and Tire Companies
In this in-depth report, I will cover the following: Current state of the global auto industry including the Auto OEM, Auto-parts, and Tire...
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Sino-ASEAN Strategy: What Does a Breakfast With Bernanke Reveal?
We had a breakfast meeting with Ben Bernanke, a man who needs no introduction. Bernanke is optimistic given a confluence of positive factors...
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Money Matters: The Failure of Inflation Targeting and the Implications for the Cost of Capital.
Advocates of inflation targeting claim that central banks can control prices through monetary policy and that by targeting a relatively low and...
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