Asian Hedge Fund Manager, Long Short Equity, Macro

David Mudd

Asian Hedge Fund manager based in HK/SG with over 20 years of experience managing Asian Long/Short Equity funds. Macroeconomic top-down analysis generates thematic investments that are further researched from the bottom-up. Research is supplemented with advanced technical analysis. 
Previous experience includes M&A with Morgan Stanley and CPA with Deloitte in NYC. Wharton MBA.

August Themes and Thematic Portfolio Review

Technically Speaking, Breakouts and Breakdowns: HONG KONG (SEPTEMBER 3)

In China: THE SKY FALLING? In the US: TREES GROW TO THE SKY?

CHINA: When Will Stocks Catch Up With Surging Debt Markets?

Battle Lines Drawn As BABA Builds Out First/Last-Mile Capacity; But Who Will Fund 75+ Bn CNY CapEx?

Trump Trades and the JAPAN Market Are Like Oil and Vinegar

Macroeconomics

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<li>China companies may start to repatriate F/X deposits held offshore as the CNY gains start to pick up. </li>
<li>The sudden unwind of the JPY carry trade reversed the weakening pressure of the CNY against its daily fixing.</li>
<li>Forward markets are showing a more rapid strengthening of the CNY than analysts estimates.</li>
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China companies may start to repatriate F/X deposits held offshore as the CNY gains start to pick up. 
The sudden unwind of the JPY carry trade reversed the weakening pressure of the CNY against its daily fixing.
Forward markets are showing a more rapid strengthening of the CNY than analysts estimates.


CHINA: Repatriation Helps RMB Gains