EP 11 ·

There's a War. So Why Did Gold Fall?

Gold is supposed to protect your money in a war. In 2026 it fell, and the families who lost most were in Asia.

  1. War
  2. Oil ▲
  3. Rates ▲
  4. Gold ▼
  5. Your savings

India · South Korea · China · Turkey · Indonesia · Vietnam · Philippines

EP 10 ·

Is AirAsia Running Out of Money?

AirAsia's planes were about 80% full, and it still lost RM9 million (≈ US$2.2 million) a day. Who pays if the cash runs out?

  1. The war
  2. No hedge
  3. Losses
  4. The cash
  5. The state
  6. Passengers

Malaysia · Thailand · Indonesia · Philippines

EP 09 ·

Which Southeast Asian Economy Breaks First?

Oil near $110, a Fed raising rates and money running to the dollar. We stress-tested six Southeast Asian economies against all three.

  1. Hormuz
  2. Oil ~$110
  3. The Fed
  4. Stress test
  5. Who breaks?
  6. You

Indonesia · Malaysia · Philippines · Thailand · Vietnam · Singapore

EP 07 ·

Why Is Everyone Selling Asian Stocks?

Asia's two most important chipmakers reported record quarters, and their stock markets fell apart. Is it 1997 again?

  1. US rates
  2. Chip doubts
  3. Black Thursday
  4. Money leaves
  5. Currencies
  6. Your fund

South Korea · Taiwan · Indonesia · China

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