Benjamin Chadwick

Benjamin Chadwick graduated from NYU Stern, has been an Associate Professor of Finance at the Kenna Flegler Business School for ten years before switching to a private financial consultancy and correspondent journalism from the Asian stock market. He is focused on the microstructure of securities markets, while he pays special attention to microcap issues.

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Investors Keep a Watchful Eye on Thai Protests

Some investors worry that escalating anti-government protests in Thailand could push one of this year’s worst-performing stock markets even lower.  Political uncertainty adds another layer of risk to an already weak tourism-dependent Thai economy. Asia’s worst performers this week were Thai stocks (SETI). Stocks were down 2.6%, as protests hit the capital Thailand Bangkok. Tens …

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European Stocks

Daimler and LVMH Shine as EU Stocks Push Higher

European stock markets pushed higher on Friday. Thanks to positive corporate news from index heavyweights Daimler and LVMH for some gains.   But investors were anxious over the economic impact of the second wave of the Covid-19 virus. Thus, overall sentiment remains weak.  The DAX in Germany traded 0.2% higher, at 3:35 AM ET (0735 GMT). …

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European Stocks

European Stocks Down, Fading Stimulus Hopes, New Restrictions

European stocks slumped on Thursday’s stock market. Investors were anxious about the impact of a second wave of coronavirus on the economy. That is, without any stimulus at hand to cushion the blow. The Stoxx Europe 600 lost 2.2%, and the main regional indexes were down. The German DAX, French CAC 40 and U.K. FTSE …

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IMF Sees Soaring Debt, but Stable at 100% GDP

Massive government spending to counter the COVID-19 pandemic will push public debt to nearly 100% of global economic output this year. But if growth rebounds next year, the run-up may be a one-off event, according to the International Monetary Fund on Wednesday. In its latest Fiscal Monitor, the IMF said it anticipates government budget deficits …

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