Asia L/S Equity PM/Macro/Thematic Idea Generation

Rikki Malik

Experienced PM in Asia-focused, long-short, equity hedge funds. Top-down macro overview  generating investment themes and ideas, before moving to sector and stock selection.
The analysis of macro themes can inform your own macro strategy and/or provide a backdrop for your own stock specific research.
All information is from publicly available sources and ideas are based on our own views and analysis.

Global Easing Combined with a Resumption of Industrial Growth Is a Good Set-Up for Commodities

Is a Major RMB Depreciation on the Cards?

The Bank of Japan Plays Footsie with the Market-Will They or Won’t They?

2024 High Conviction Idea -Why the Time Is Right for Gold Miners

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

Rakuten Bank - In Japan With 65% Loan Growth

Macroeconomics

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<li>Three 25 bps rate cuts signaled for the remainder of 2024 and 175bps by the end of 2025</li>
<li>Bank of Japan, despite a rate hike  keeps monetary policy extremely accommodative</li>
<li>Reported inflation will return making sector selection in equities key</li>
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Three 25 bps rate cuts signaled for the remainder of 2024 and 175bps by the end of 2025
Bank of Japan, despite a rate hike  keeps monetary policy extremely accommodative
Reported inflation will return making sector selection in equities key


China Gold International Resources (2099 HK)

Federal Reserve Signals “Victory” over Inflation Setting the Stage for the Next Round of Inflation