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.

CPI Falls Again in China as Japanification Narrative Does the Rounds

Sinotrans (598.HK), a Shining Example of SOE Reform

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

Mint Macro Roundup: FOMC Minutes Stresses Fed's Hawkishness and Market's Misplaced Optimism

Mint Macro Roundup: BoJ Maintains Loose Policy Yet Yen Remains Strong

[TW2] US Equities Stutter as Sentiments Ease in Election Heavy Year (W/E 5th Jan 2024)

Macroeconomics

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<li>Recent US economic data has been mixed on the inflation/growth front. </li>
<li>Fed dot plot and messaging at odds with market expectations.</li>
<li>The extent of rate cuts is correct, but timing is likely not.</li>
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Recent US economic data has been mixed on the inflation/growth front. 
Fed dot plot and messaging at odds with market expectations.
The extent of rate cuts is correct, but timing is likely not.


iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF (TLT US)

US Interest Rates and the Dollar and Impact on Markets