by Afshin Molavi | May 2, 2019 | Aviation, Dubai, Emerging Markets, NewPost, Top Ten Lists
The largest construction project in the world is — no surprise — the massive new air hub planned in Dubai, Al Maktoum International Airport. Here’s a list of the Top Ten, courtesy of The Balance Al Maktoum International Airport, Dubai Jubail II,...
by Afshin Molavi | Apr 15, 2019 | Africa Business, China Economy, Development, Emerging Markets, India Economy, NewPost, Original Articles, Top Ten Lists
Photo: A view from King George VI Street at Arat Kilo District, Addis Ababa, capital of the the third fastest-growing economy in the world. The IMF has just published its latest World Economic Outlook, including a downward revision to its earlier global growth...
by Afshin Molavi | Apr 8, 2019 | China Economy, China Equities, Emerging Markets, NewPost, Original Articles
$3.099 Trillion China’s foreign exchange reserves, on the back of a $9 billion boost in March. $78.525 Billion The value of China’s gold reserves 20% China stock rally this year 2% Yuan rise against the dollar this year, after falling 5.3% last year. ...
by Afshin Molavi | Mar 28, 2019 | Emerging Markets, India Economy, NewPost, Original Articles, Telecoms
The Nikkei Asian Review has an excellent cover story on the phenomenon – and there is no other way to describe it – of Jio, the company that brought low-cost mobile services to tens of millions of Indians. The story highlights the vision of Mukesh Ambani,...
by Afshin Molavi | Mar 5, 2019 | China Economy, China Equities, Emerging Markets, Global Equities, London, NewPost, Original Articles
Michael O’Sullivan, the Chief Investment Officer of the International Wealth Management Division at Credit Suisse, is one of the smartest people I know on global macro issues and the intersection of markets, geopolitics, and the global economy. He also has a...
by Afshin Molavi | Feb 26, 2019 | China Economy, China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), China/Middle East, Emerging Market Multinationals, Emerging Markets, India Economy, India-MENA, Indian Ocean-istan, Japan Economy, NewPost, Oil and Gas, Original Articles, Pakistan Economy, Saudi Arabia Economy, South Korea
February 26, 2019 – Saudi Crown Mohammad bin Salman’s Tour of China, India, and Pakistan Accelerates the Kingdom’s Ongoing “Eastward Tilt” and Poses the Question: Have We Reached a Tipping Point? Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammad...