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Author Archives: Umesh Desai

Umesh Desai is Asia Times Finance Editor. Prior to his current role he was at Reuters for 19 years before which he was a credit ratings and equity research analyst. A chartered accountant by training, he is based in Hong Kong.

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Investors take profits after solid November rally

by Umesh Desai November 30, 2020November 30, 2020

Hong Kong: Asian markets fell across the board as investors took profits after a record rally this month following major progress toward a coronavirus vaccine. The undertone remains upbeat despite all major stock markets ending with losses for the day, as investors eyed the economic rebound in the fastest recovering region in the world. “Vaccine […]

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China data, US stimulus optimism lifts markets

by Umesh Desai October 9, 2020October 9, 2020
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US stimulus doubts keep investors on edge

by Umesh Desai October 7, 2020October 8, 2020
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Investors mull central banks’ restraint

by Umesh Desai October 6, 2020October 7, 2020
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US presidential debate spurs caution

by Umesh Desai September 29, 2020September 30, 2020
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Economic hopes lift market mood but politics swirl

by Umesh Desai September 11, 2020September 14, 2020
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Investors await ECB, US stimulus bill

by Umesh Desai September 10, 2020September 11, 2020
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Markets roiled by tech sell-off

by Umesh Desai September 9, 2020September 10, 2020
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Fall of rally leading tech stocks slams sentiment

by Umesh Desai September 4, 2020September 8, 2020
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Positive data eclipsed by US-China politics

by Umesh Desai September 3, 2020September 4, 2020
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This week: Fed’s framework review; trade, IP and retail data

by Umesh Desai August 23, 2020August 26, 2020
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Markets watchful ahead of Fed, US stimulus

by Umesh Desai July 29, 2020July 30, 2020
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China leads regional risk rally

by Umesh Desai July 6, 2020July 7, 2020
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China data supports market sentiment

by Umesh Desai July 3, 2020July 3, 2020
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Sentiment gets a lift from vaccine, green shoots

by Umesh Desai July 2, 2020July 3, 2020
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Vaccine hopes give markets shot in the arm

by Umesh Desai July 2, 2020July 2, 2020
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Markets lifted as China, Japan signal support

by Umesh Desai May 11, 2020May 12, 2020
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Stimulus rally fizzles as virus toll climbs

by Umesh Desai March 18, 2020March 18, 2020
Posted inAT Finance, World

Markets cool to stimulus pledges as recession looms

by Umesh Desai March 18, 2020March 18, 2020
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Stimulus packages give markets hope

by Umesh Desai March 17, 2020March 17, 2020

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