deflation – Kean Chan

We’re in an era of ‘Strong Men’: 4 things investors must take note of

May 12, 2018

Political experts use the phrase ‘strong men era’ to describe the current political landscape. Everywhere across the world, authoritarian leaders have swept into power (or simply seized it) since the start of the current decade. In the US, Republican President Donald Trump is widely considered as a populist politician who has an anti-establishment leaning. His … More We’re in an era of ‘Strong Men’: 4 things investors must take note of

The BOJ’s new framework may mean that the Yen may become Confetti some day…

Oct 17, 2016

In its September policy update, the Bank of Japan (BOJ) announced that it’s tweaking its framework to “Quantitative & Qualitative Easing with Yield Curve Control”, with 2 major components: Yield curve control: “the bank will control short-term and long-term interest rates” Inflation-overshooting commitment: “the bank commits itself to expanding the monetary base until the year-on-year … More The BOJ’s new framework may mean that the Yen may become Confetti some day…

Deleveraging crisis ahead?

Aug 29, 2016

In 2008, (most) people all around the world were caught up in a rude shock as they see one of the worst financial crisis crashed upon the shores of their countries. Equity markets everywhere crashed, millions of jobs disappeared and banks all around the world had to be bailed out by governments. Even the British Queen (Elizabeth … More Deleveraging crisis ahead?

My thoughts on Brexit – and its implications

Jul 2, 2016

While a ton has been said on the United Kingdom’s European Union (EU) referendum results since the 23rd of June, I will explain 2 major implications that I personally feel could lead to several, long-lasting effects across the world as we know it, as well as some implications that they could have on the investment … More My thoughts on Brexit – and its implications

When will the BOJ commit Seppuku?

Jun 23, 2016

May 1945. The Soviet Red Flag of the sickle and hammer flew over the Reichstag in Berlin. The guns of war fell silent for the first time since September 1939. As the Allies declared Victory in Europe (VE), Japan remained the sole Axis member to resist the Allied nations (led by the United States and … More When will the BOJ commit Seppuku?

Kean Chan

Global Macro, Investing, Personal Development

Tag: deflation

We’re in an era of ‘Strong Men’: 4 things investors must take note of

The BOJ’s new framework may mean that the Yen may become Confetti some day…

Deleveraging crisis ahead?

My thoughts on Brexit – and its implications

When will the BOJ commit Seppuku?