PinnedJanu ChanAbout meI have worked as a senior economist for Westpac and St.George Bank for around a decade, which has included analysing the economy and…May 11, 2021May 11, 2021
Janu ChanWhy Interest Rates Need to RiseReally, why do interest rates need to rise when prices of everything else is going up too?May 18, 2022May 18, 2022
Janu ChanWhy has the Japanese yen fallen so much? Risky Business from the Bank of JapanThe Japanese yen has been one of the worst performing major currencies over the past year, weakening close to 18% against the US dollar…Apr 25, 2022Apr 25, 2022
Janu ChanGetting Serious on InflationInflation. It had been so low for so long, the world forgot it could be a problem. Indeed, central bankers were even welcoming a bit of…Apr 7, 2022Apr 7, 2022
Janu ChanThe Problem with China’s 2022 Growth TargetFor China, an economic growth target of 5.5% for this year doesn’t appear strong in comparison to recent history. It is well down on the…Mar 10, 2022Mar 10, 2022
Janu ChanInflation — What does it mean for you?After decades of inflation being virtually non-existent, we are now seeing signs of inflation in many parts of the world. Here are five…Feb 22, 2022Feb 22, 2022
Janu ChanIs Evergrande China’s Lehman Brother’s Moment?China Evergrande Group. If you haven’t heard of it, you should be aware of it. It is a major property developer in China, is battling to…Sep 15, 2021Sep 15, 2021
Janu ChanBears on Australian Dollar Should be CautiousLast week, the Australian dollar was the worst performing currency among G10 currencies, touching below 72 US cents and hitting its lowest…Aug 24, 2021Aug 24, 2021
Janu ChanWhy Economists Don’t Make Good TradersThis is not meant to be a piece to discredit economists. I have been a market economist for most of my professional life and have loved it…Aug 10, 2021Aug 10, 2021