Sinology explains that the key to understanding China’s debt problem is that it is the result of state banks lending to state firms at the direction of the state, so there is no mark-to-market pressure.
What investors should expect from upcoming elections in Thailand, Indonesia, India and the Philippines.
Focusing on the long term and on better-managed companies has been a tailwind for returns in Asia.
When considering the prospects for India's stock market, key factors of performance are the growth outlook and underlying valuations.
Matthews Asia Portfolio Strategist David Dali discusses the new drivers of growth in emerging markets.
Our January Sinology explains that China’s economy did not slow sharply in 4Q18. Growth rates of household consumption and private investment actually accelerated.
In Southeast Asia, which countries have been the fastest to benefit from a shift in supply change and manufacturing, as costs in China have risen? Our regional expert takes a look.
In our 2019 Fixed Income Outlook, Matthews Asia's fixed income team discusses possible tailwinds for Asia bonds ahead.
Conventional wisdom is always right—until it isn't. The question is: When is it right to disagree? The investment herd is thinking: Trade wars, tight money, fractious politics and a falling stock market in the U.S. Banking systems in distress in Europe and the splitting of the EU.
Amid macro concerns including trade conflicts and fears of slowing growth, Chinese equities were highly volatile in 2018. The declines in equity prices seem to have been driven largely by sentiment. Two decades of investing in China has taught me to look past sentiment and take a closer look at what's happening on the ground.
Market Updates from across the region.
I have been waiting for the first signs of real panic in Asia's bear market. First, there was the question of why India had been so defensive, with its current account deficit, high structural inflation, strained banking system, difficult government finances and high valuations.
Changes result in a major shift in sector weights across indices globally.
Our October Sinology explores the disconnect between weak market performance in China, and strong macro conditions and corporate earnings. How likely is this to narrow?
Market updates from across the region.
India's growth rate accelerated to 8.2% in the second quarter of 2018 as the shocks from demonetization and the imposition of the Goods and Services Tax (GST) wore off, supported by inventory restocking and a low base of comparison. The principal drivers of growth were government and private spending.
Following a substantial run-up in 2017, China's stock markets experienced notable volatility in recent quarters. The MSCI China Index was down roughly -9% year to date measured in U.S. dollars as of September 30, 2018, while China's mainland, domestic A-shares were down nearly -20% measured in U.S. dollars for the same period.
Matthews Asia CIO Robert Horrocks says China's leadership on free trade is an important reason to invest in the growth of Asia.
Asia’s entrepreneurs have capital, customers and conviction. Learn about the opportunity for global investors.
Capturing a diverse range of business opportunities and return drivers, Asia’s small companies offer attractive opportunities for long-term growth.
Matthews Asia CIO Robert Horrocks says Asia's markets have rebounded because of reasonable valuations.
Turkey's crisis may offer investors the opportunity to build positions in ASEAN countries and India.
Dispute could be a setback for productivity, affecting consumers globally.
Matthews Asia CIO Robert Horrocks says markets may have overreacted in Asia to news of a trade war and tighter money.
Matthews Asia CIO Robert Horrocks says valuations are nowhere near as stretched in Asia as they are in the U.S.
Chinese equities have been soft and President Trump is threatening a trade war, but earnings and margins remain firm and China is still the world’s best consumer story.
With trade war rhetoric growing hotter, Presidents Trump and Xi still have time to head to the negotiating table.
U.S.-China trade concerns have been weighing on investors. Matthews Asia examines the strength of China's underlying fundamentals, the rate of its middle class expansion and domestic consumption.
Matthews Asia CIO Robert Horrocks says worries about U.S. monetary policy are not without cause.
Matthews Asia Portfolio Manager Michael Oh says South Korea’s economy may benefit from closer ties to North Korea, but costs and risks remain.
Matthews Asia CIO Robert Horrocks says Asia’s political and economic environment looks strong for the region’s long-term growth prospects.
Media reports have been focusing on a “trade war” following President Donald Trump’s decision to impose tariffs on up to US$60 billion in Chinese imports, targeting technology products.
Amid a rise in market volatility around the world, the fundamentals for Asia equities look fairly healthy. Investors should not ignore, however, the interconnectedness of today’s global markets.
Matthews Asia CIO Robert Horrocks says current stock valuations favor Asia amid an increase in market volatility globally.
Shares of some large-capitalization tech companies in Asia have delivered strong performance so far this year, driving up the tech sector weighting relative to the broader market. Do these types of stocks represent the best opportunities in Asia’s tech sector right now?
Matthews Asia ended 3Q 2017 with US$31.4 billion in assets across Asia investment strategies. The investment team includes 45 members, with portfolio managers and analysts aligned by strategy.
We explore the reasons we believe the A-share market has become more investable, including improved corporate governance and better disclosures, the ability of companies to create value for investors, company discipline around capital allocation and the fading role of state ownership in certain sectors.
The Chinese economy delivered many surprises in the first half of the year, disappointing (yet again) the pundits who predicted a hard landing. Macroeconomic data published over the weekend is consistent with a healthy economy, driven by impressive wage growth and consumer spending, and supported by strong earnings growth.
South Korea’s young democracy has successfully withstood months of political turmoil, which concluded recently with the election of President Moon Jae-in as its new leader. What can investors expect next?
What are the key factors behind changes in liquidity in Asia, and what does this mean for long-term investors in the region? In this issue, we offer a guide to considering such related issues with less trepidation. Asia Insight explores.
The last few days of 2016 have receded amidst continued pain for Asia's markets. Matthews Asia CIO Robert Horrocks, PhD, reflects on the year that began with a rally in Asia's equity and fixed income markets, but it ended in a slump.
Strong future growth is rooted in some basic dynamics in which Asia Pacific excels.
Is the election of Donald Trump the latest example, following on from the Brexit vote and the success of Bernie Sanders and non-mainstream candidates in Europe, of a global trend in demagoguery and isolationism that will sweep all in its path, including the economies of Asia?
