I am a Tokyo-based journalist, former columnist for Barron’s and Bloomberg and author of “Japanization: What the World Can Learn from Japan’s Lost Decades.” My journalism awards include the 2010 Society of American Business Editors and Writers prize for commentary.
China Inc. Enjoys Last Moment Of Calm Before Trumpian Storm
The expansion of Chinese factory activity in March could be as good as it gets for Asia’s biggest economy in 2025.
Can The Dollar Survive Trump 2.0? It’s Asia’s $3 Trillion Question
It’s the ultimate widow-maker trade: dumping the U.S. dollar on fears its reserve-currency status is ending.
Trump Hits Japan With 25% Tariff Tokyo Should’ve Seen Coming
Hearing that Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba’s approval rating fell below 28%, it’s hard not to wonder how it could possibly be that high.
Whiff Of 1998 Troubles Has Indonesia Living Dangerously Again
There’s a whiff of 1998 in the Jakarta air as investors flee Indonesia’s currency and the stock market.
Japan’s Real Scandal Is Letting China’s Threat Go Unchallenged
It’s quite clear that Shigeru Ishiba didn’t read the job description when he became Japan’s prime minister.