Long regarded as an undervalued and overlooked market, Japan has been undergoing a profound transformation. The renewed interest in this market stems from a variety of factors— including revamped investor sentiment, evolving macroeconomic conditions and compelling corporate reforms. Will Japan be able live up to its potential and redefine its role on the glo ... Show More
Nov 21
241: Europe’s Economic Comeback: What It Will Take for a Broad Resurgence
<p>Europe’s macro outlook is shifting. After years of fiscal restraint and fragmented policy, the region is entering a new chapter one centered on pro-growth fiscal policy, energy security, and capital-market reform. For investors, this transformation signals the potential for re ... Show More
20m 25s
Nov 14
240: Rate Cuts, Retail Power, and the Road Ahead - Ask Me Anything with Gargi Pal Chaudhuri
<p>Stock market trends are in sharp focus as central banks pivot, earnings broaden beyond mega-cap leaders, and AI-driven CapEx reshapes corporate priorities. In this AMA edition of <em>The Bid</em>, host Oscar Pulido sits down with BlackRock’s Gargi Pal Chaudhuri, Chief Investme ... Show More
20m 12s
Nov 7
239: How Private Markets Could Reshape Portfolios and Investment Opportunities by 2030
<p>Private markets are transforming the investment landscape — reshaping portfolios, expanding access, and driving growth across asset classes from private equity to infrastructure and private credit. Once the domain of institutions, <em>private markets</em> are increasingly acce ... Show More
18m 4s
Apr 2022
The Bank of Japan Is Playing a Dangerous Game
Prices for assets of all kinds were up Wednesday, including stocks, commodities, and cryptocurrencies. The U.S. dollar continued to strengthen, and global bond yields marched higher. That’s despite the emergence of still more signs of underlying weakness, including Robinhood layi ... Show More
39m 12s
Apr 2023
Warren Buffet Doubles Down on Japan
In today's Market Depth, Weston Nakamura discusses the Bank of Korea holding rates unchanged (again), a surprise decline in China CPI, as well as falling CPI - and what it may mean for PBOC policy going forward, and the Bank of Japan's first press conference under new leadership ... Show More
18m 9s
May 2023
Japan, the G7 and multilateralism with Fukushima Akiko
<p>In the fifth episode of Japan Memo season 3, Robert Ward hosts Dr Fukushima Akiko, senior fellow at the Tokyo Foundation for Policy Research and non-resident fellow at the Lowy Institute.</p><br><p>Robert and Dr Fukushima delve into the history of Japan’s engagement with multi ... Show More
33m 4s