Pan-Asia Catalysts/Events, Quiddity Advisors

Travis Lundy

Pan-Asia Catalysts/Events

Quiddity Advisors

Thematic (Sector/Industry)

At the beginning of the year, I wrote a piece called <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/insights/baltic-dry-it-s-that-time-of-year-again" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="insights:7951">Baltic Dry - It’s That Time of Year Again</a> suggesting...<blockquote>
Looking back at the first graph tells you so. Historically, we'd expect to trend downward from here. The last ten years have an average and median drop in the BDIY of 27% in the last 18 days of the Chinese Lunar New Year. 
It should not be a surprise to see such a move in the next 18 trading days. 
Likewise, it would not be a surprise to see a bounce afterward. 
</blockquote>That insight suggested that…

At the beginning of the year, I wrote a piece called Baltic Dry - It’s That Time of Year Again suggesting...
Looking back at the first graph tells you so. Historically, we'd expect to trend downward from here. The last ten years have an average and median drop in the BDIY of 27% in the last 18 days of the Chinese Lunar New Year. 
It should not be a surprise to see such a move in the next 18 trading days. 
Likewise, it would not be a surprise to see a bounce afterward. 
That insight suggested that…

Baltic Dry - Post CNY Bounce Pattern Intact (& Soybean Season Ahead)

Equity Research Analyst, Maritime sector, Drewry Maritime Financial Research

Ankush Kathuria CFA, FRM

Equity Research Analyst, Maritime sector

Maritime Sector, Equity & Credit Research

Drewry Maritime Financial Research

With no ties to other players in the shipping, finance or banking world, we provide a uniquely impartial view of the markets and companies we cover. Our parent organization, Drewry is a leading independent provider of research services to the maritime and shipping industry, employing over 100 professionals across an international network of offices in London, Delhi, Singapore and Shanghai. Combining our market-leading resources with seasoned sector expertise DFRS offers a highly differentiated and comprehensive range of investment and financial research services to lenders and prospective investors in publicly listed maritime and shipping companies. The full service of reports, supporting resources and sector orientated webinars provides our clients with the most complete picture of the organisations under coverage as is possible. We have been charting and analysing the world’s maritime markets for more than 40 years. This unrivalled intelligence and understanding provides the foundation of our research service. Our analysts have access to one of the most up-to-date, comprehensive and reliable sources of market insight and research data available today. We look at globally listed companies within the following sectors: Port Operators, Container Shipping, Container Manufacturing & Leasing, LNG Shipping, Dry Bulk Shipping and Tanker Shipping. Combine in-depth sector expertise with financial analysis focusing on over 50 stocks globally.

China’s Ban on North Korean Coal Imports to Aid Sea Borne Trade News over the weekend that China will stop importing coal from North Korea will be both short-medium term positive for seaborne coal demand and in turn support the dry bulk market. Please see Douglas Kim's take to understand the politics behind the decision. <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/insights/no-coal-exports-from-north-korea-to-china-in-2017-turning-off-the-money-spigot-to-north-korea" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="insights:8882">No Coal Exports from North Korea to China in 2017 - Turning Off the Money Spigot to North Korea?</a>After the United Nations Security Council passed a resolution to toughen…

China’s Ban on North Korean Coal Imports to Aid Sea Borne Trade News over the weekend that China will stop importing coal from North Korea will be both short-medium term positive for seaborne coal demand and in turn support the dry bulk market. Please see Douglas Kim's take to understand the politics behind the decision. No Coal Exports from North Korea to China in 2017 - Turning Off the Money Spigot to North Korea?After the United Nations Security Council passed a resolution to toughen…

China's Ban on North Korean Coal Imports to Aid Sea Borne Trade

Independent, global risk consultancy, Control Risks

Aparajita Verma

Independent, global risk consultancy

Control Risks

Control Risks is an independent, global risk consultancy specialising in helping organisations manage political, integrity and security risks in complex and hostile environments. We support clients by providing strategic consultancy, expert analysis and in-depth investigations, handling sensitive political issues and providing practical on-the-ground protection and support.

Our unique combination of services, geographical reach and the trust our clients place in us ensure we can help them to effectively solve their problems and realise new opportunities across the world.

Harrison Cheng, Senior Analyst-South East Asia, Control Risks shares his insights on how political instability in Thailand will increase in 2017 on the back of a royal transition and general elections scheduled late in the year.

Harrison Cheng, Senior Analyst-South East Asia, Control Risks shares his insights on how political instability in Thailand will increase in 2017 on the back of a royal transition and general elections scheduled late in the year.

James Owen, Senior Partner, Control Risks shares his insights on the anti-corruption and regulatory compliance emphasis in India’s Union Budget 2017, and what impact it would have on businesses operating in India.

James Owen, Senior Partner, Control Risks shares his insights on the anti-corruption and regulatory compliance emphasis in India’s Union Budget 2017, and what impact it would have on businesses operating in India.

Budget 2017: As the World Looks On, India Moves Slowly Towards a Cleaner Economy

APAC Investment Strategy, Animal Spirits Report

Paul M. Kitney, PhD

<h2>Executive Summary</h2><ul>
<li>Early focus on trade and protectionism by the Trump administration has not stemmed the reflation regime change. The setback in the USD is temporary and a strong dollar is not dependent on Fiscal Trumponomics</li>
<li>We continue to like Japan and prefer China over India. Animal Spirits is neutral on Emerging Markets.</li>
<li>APAC financials call remains in place.</li>
<li>Macau Tourism play continues to be favored within the Chinese consumer discretionary space.</li>
<li>We continue to avoid "bond proxy" dividend…</li>
</ul>

Executive Summary
Early focus on trade and protectionism by the Trump administration has not stemmed the reflation regime change. The setback in the USD is temporary and a strong dollar is not dependent on Fiscal Trumponomics
We continue to like Japan and prefer China over India. Animal Spirits is neutral on Emerging Markets.
APAC financials call remains in place.
Macau Tourism play continues to be favored within the Chinese consumer discretionary space.
We continue to avoid "bond proxy" dividend…


ANIMAL SPIRITS: Reflationary Investment Thesis Intact Without Fiscal Trumponomics

China

China Communications Construction is a multinational engineering and construction company primarily engaged in the investment, design, construction, and operation of large-scale infrastructure assets, including ports, roads, bridges, railways, and airports. It also provides dredging services and equipment manufacturing. The company is headquartered in Beijing, China, and was established in 2005.

China Communications Construction (1800 HK)

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Baltic Dry - Post CNY Bounce Pattern Intact (& Soybean Season Ahead)

At the beginning of the year, I wrote a piece called Baltic Dry - It’s That Time of Year Again suggesting... Looking back at the first graph tells...

Travis Lundy

China's Ban on North Korean Coal Imports to Aid Sea Borne Trade

China’s Ban on North Korean Coal Imports to Aid Sea Borne Trade News over the weekend that China will stop importing coal from North Korea will be...

Drewry Maritime Financial Research

Thailand's Troubled Transition

Harrison Cheng, Senior Analyst-South East Asia, Control Risks shares his insights on how political instability in Thailand will increase in 2017 on...

Control Risks

Budget 2017: As the World Looks On, India Moves Slowly Towards a Cleaner Economy

James Owen, Senior Partner, Control Risks shares his insights on the anti-corruption and regulatory compliance emphasis in India’s Union Budget...

Control Risks

ANIMAL SPIRITS: Reflationary Investment Thesis Intact Without Fiscal Trumponomics

Executive Summary Early focus on trade and protectionism by the Trump administration has not stemmed the reflation regime change. The setback in...

Paul M. Kitney, PhD

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