 Katharine Neiss Deputy Head of Global Economics, PGIM (Australia) Pty Ltd
KATHARINE NEISS , SEIJI MARUYAMA | THURSDAY, 5 MAR 2026 After decades of ultra loose monetary policy, an improving Japanese economy has supported a gradual monetary policy normalisation by the Bank of Japan. Read more KATHARINE NEISS | FRIDAY, 16 JAN 2026 A new year may prompt investors to rationalise the intersection of major secular themes such as a global era of fiscal dominance and a potential productivity boost. Read more KATHARINE NEISS | SATURDAY, 26 JUL 2025 Tariff uncertainty has rattled business sentiment and dented investment plans, but consumption is stabilising amidst the real-income recovery from the post-COVID cost-of-living shock. Read more KATHARINE NEISS | FRIDAY, 9 MAY 2025 As we distill the first quarter's volatility and confusion, there is further economic moderation ahead with sizable risks to the downside. Read more PAGE: 1 |
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