Daniel Moss

Dollar is more than a currency

Despite predictions of a tough year, the greenback is overpowering challengers. There's more to this supremacy than mere interest rates

Global recovery is sending flares as manufacturing takes a hit in Asia

All the attention devoted to inflation slaying is muting some disturbing signs on the growth side of the equation

The case for rate hikes heading for contested territory as recession looms

A parade of Federal Reserve officials in recent days has sought to emphasize this message - though a slump isn't their forecast

Malaysia's ban on chicken exports signals deepening food protectionism

Malaysian curbs on poultry exports are grinding into their fourth week. Singapore is a big customer and buys about 98% of live shipments

Should central bankers consider pitfalls of making declarative statements?

In recent times, central bankers have stressed the need to be nimble, humble even. Recent mistakes warrant some humility

A vaccine won't derail the easy money train

Vaccine breakthroughs are great. But the vaccine itself has to be distributed and have a demonstrable effect on activity for central banks to be convinced it's time to consider letting up

Don't repeat this crisis error

Asia's policy makers need to remember that when plotting the path ahead as economies emerge from lockdowns