Chief Economist & Political Strategist, CrossASEAN Research

Prasenjit K. Basu

Chief Economist & Political Strategist

CrossASEAN Research

At CrossASEAN Research we strive to produce unbiased and differentiated on the ground insights on companies across South East Asia. Our Research is produced for the most part after face to face meetings and conversations with company management to dig deep into the long term vision and strategy of the companies we cover. We seek to deliver investable and actionable themes on sectors and markets across SE Asia, often in collaboration with other Insight Providers across the region, pooling the vast experience of the analysts within the Smartkarma Ecosystem. We also offer bespoke work and tailor made trips for our clients. 

Insights across South East Asia

Macroeconomics

With the US economy growing 6.4%QoQsaar in 1Q 2021,  the output gap has narrowed to just 2.1% below its potential growth path. Headline inflation is already at 2.6% YoY, and likely to exceed 3% in 2Q 2021. While the FOMC reiterated its determination to keep adding US$120 billion to its balance sheet every month, it will be impossible for it to stick to this commitment in the face of a soaring economy and roaring labour market. Expect monetary tightening surprises ahead!

With the US economy growing 6.4%QoQsaar in 1Q 2021,  the output gap has narrowed to just 2.1% below its potential growth path. Headline inflation is already at 2.6% YoY, and likely to exceed 3% in 2Q 2021. While the FOMC reiterated its determination to keep adding US$120 billion to its balance sheet every month, it will be impossible for it to stick to this commitment in the face of a soaring economy and roaring labour market. Expect monetary tightening surprises ahead! 

Biden Stimulus+ Will Be Inflationary; Policy Stability Is Enabling a More Leftward Tilt

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Shyam Devani

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Technical Analysis

Chicago Board Options Exchange Volatility Index / Technical Analysis

Chicago Board Options Exchange Volatility Index

The VIX Index has made three lower lows while momentum has made three higher lowsThis divergence is a short term warning sign that the days ahead may well see a “pop” on the IndexSuch a development, if it unfolds, would almost inevitably be seen with a fall on the S&amp;P 500, even if briefly.

The VIX Index has made three lower lows while momentum has made three higher lowsThis divergence is a short term warning sign that the days ahead may well see a “pop” on the IndexSuch a development, if it unfolds, would almost inevitably be seen with a fall on the S&amp;P 500, even if briefly.

Asian Insight Provider - Actionable ideas, CrossASEAN Research

Henry Soediarko

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Thematic (Sector/Industry)

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<li>Ukraine - Russia war has started and markets imploded today. </li>
<li>Rotation from growth to value will continue and stay invested.</li>
<li>Inverse ETF and Vix should help to manage volatility in this turbulent time.</li>
</ul>


Ukraine - Russia war has started and markets imploded today. 
Rotation from growth to value will continue and stay invested.
Inverse ETF and Vix should help to manage volatility in this turbulent time.


United States

The VIX Index is a financial benchmark designed to be an up-to-the-minute market estimate of the expected volatility of the S&P 500® Index, and is calculated by using the midpoint of real-time S&P 500 Index (SPX) option bid/ask quotes.

Chicago Board Options Exchange Volatility Index (VIX INDEX)

Chicago Board Options Exchange Volatility Index (VIX INDEX)

Biden Stimulus+ Will Be Inflationary; Policy Stability Is Enabling a More Leftward Tilt

Monetary tightening surprises are ahead, given that PCE is growing over 10% and real GDP 6.4%. The roaring labour market will make it impossible...

Prasenjit K. Basu

Top of The "Pops"

Fresh signs warn of a "pop" on the VIX Index which in turn suggest a decline on the S&P 500, even if briefly, as we approach Q2, 2021.

Shyam Devani

War: What to Do?

Inverse index ETF or long volatility will reduce vol although it will not save the portfolio from having a negative month for long-only investors.

Henry Soediarko