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Have Asian markets further to go?

Article Abstract:

Asian stock markets have recovered in 1999, and this has been partly due to the easing of US monetary policy, which has meant that the US dollar has weakened in relation to the Japanese yen. Korea and Singapore are seeing benefits from restructuring, and further benefits should be seen especially in Singapore, where the financial sector is being restructured by the government. Many Asian sector has to rebuild equity, and this could affect stock markets over the short term.

Personal Financial Mgmt, Personal finance

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Asia: China on the turn

Article Abstract:

China should boost world economic activity in 1997 as it emerges from a low point of the business cycle, according to BZW. The Pacific Basin thus becomes more attractive to investors. This is especially true since developed economies are seeking to cut their budget deficits which will dampen growth, and demographic factors mean that there will be more emphasis on saving and less on consumption. Taiwan and Korea are seen as especially attractive in the region.

China, Economic aspects

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Signs of the seven-year itch

Article Abstract:

Asian emerging markets have been affected by problems in a number of countries especially Thailand and S Korea. Good returns are not as easy to obtain in Asia as previously and there is concern about a number of factors including overcapacity in some industries and the impact of rises in US interest rates. Investors are more likely to benefit if they have a long-term approach. Asia Pacific still represents lower risk levels than many other regions.

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