Monthly Archives: January 2012

Asia Is Not Facing ‘Hot Money’ Risk: IMF’s Singh

Asia is not facing the risk of “hot money” inflows as the region is better positioned to deal with an influx of capital compared to the past, said Anoop Singh, IMF Director for Asia & the Pacific. CNBC Asia Top … Continue reading

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China to Cut RRR by 200 Basis Points in 2012

While Zhang Zhiwei, Chief China Economist, Nomura, expects the PBOC to cut bank reserve requirements further this year, he says Chinese authorities aren’t in a hurry to loosen policy due to the current tight labor market. Squawk Box Asia: Latest … Continue reading

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Japan Population to Fall 30% by 2060, Adding to Debt Woes

Japan’s population is expected to decline by 30 percent to below 90 million people by 2060, underlining the financial burden on one of the world’s fastest-ageing societies. CNBC Asia Top News and Analysis

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EU Summit: Focus on ESM

Andrew Economos, MD & Head of Sovereign & Institutional Strategy Asia, JP Morgan Asset Management discusses his outlook for the euro zone crisis and expectations ahead of the EU summit this week. Squawk Box Asia: Latest Video

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Canon Quarterly Profit Tops Forecasts, Lowers 2012 View

Canon forecast weaker-than-expected earnings growth for 2012, citing worries over a slowing global economy and a strong yen that are likely to weigh on the export-dependent camera and printer maker’s profits. CNBC Asia Top News and Analysis

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‘Apocalypse Not Now’: Analyst

Nicholas Smith, Director and Strategist, CLSA, says there is a glimmer of hope in the global economy as global PMI numbers indicate positive international trade. He recommends Japanese stocks because of its “fantastic” valuation numbers. Squawk Box Asia: Latest Video

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Western Australian Oilfields Shut as Cyclone Grows

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Global Real Estate Investments in 2012

Colin Dyer, President & CEO, Jones Lang LaSalle says real estate investments around the world will grow at 5% this year. He also says traditional markets for real estate will not be affected as investments pour into emerging markets. Squawk … Continue reading

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Elpida to Post $1.2 Billion Loss for April-December

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Safe Haven Demand for JPY

Gabriel De Kock, Head of U.S. FX Strategy, Morgan Stanley is cautious in the near-term that some BOJ support will be seen before the end of Q1. Squawk Box Asia: Latest Video

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