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.

Macro Overview: A Review of Recent Events Impacting Our Investment Themes

US Banks - Zions Reporting 195% Higher Time Deposits, Cadence Reporting 926% Higher Net Charge Offs

US Employment Report Superficially Strong Again

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

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

Macroeconomics

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<li>Inflationary impulses are alive and well, coming through even in "core" US data</li>
<li>The Bank of Japan continues to flounder around a JPY strategy</li>
<li>Are US banks attempting a back-door QE, aided by the Federal Reserve?</li>
</ul>


Inflationary impulses are alive and well, coming through even in "core" US data
The Bank of Japan continues to flounder around a JPY strategy
Are US banks attempting a back-door QE, aided by the Federal Reserve?


Inflation Takes Centre Stage - QE Coming?