Asian Hedge Fund Manager, Long Short Equity, Macro

David Mudd

Asian Hedge Fund manager based in HK/SG with over 20 years of experience managing Asian Long/Short Equity funds. Macroeconomic top-down analysis generates thematic investments that are further researched from the bottom-up. Research is supplemented with advanced technical analysis. 
Previous experience includes M&A with Morgan Stanley and CPA with Deloitte in NYC. Wharton MBA.

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BUY/SELL/HOLD: Hong Kong Market Update (February 10)

HONG KONG ALPHA PORTFOLIO: (January 2026)

2026 HIGH CONVICTION IDEA: Long Gold / Short Bitcoin

US: Inflation Is Dead, Long Live Inflation!

US: Economic Policy Goes on the Naughty List in 2025

Cross Asset Strategy

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<li>President Trump's nomination of former Fed Governor Kevin Warsh as Federal Reserve Board Chairman has put a traditional hawk in a role where he will face pressure to cut rates.</li>
<li>The President also appointed Bret Matsumoto to take over the critical role of Commissioner of the BLS.  The BLS has been under a cloud since Trump fired its last Commissioner.</li>
<li>The selection of Mr. Warsh ignited a risk-off reaction from markets, which could continue as investors recalibrate their views on the direction of future Fed policy.</li>
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President Trump's nomination of former Fed Governor Kevin Warsh as Federal Reserve Board Chairman has put a traditional hawk in a role where he will face pressure to cut rates.
The President also appointed Bret Matsumoto to take over the critical role of Commissioner of the BLS.  The BLS has been under a cloud since Trump fired its last Commissioner.
The selection of Mr. Warsh ignited a risk-off reaction from markets, which could continue as investors recalibrate their views on the direction of future Fed policy.


Fed Chairman Warsh: WHEN DOVES CRY?