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Stephen Roach
What does US political turmoil mean for the world?
Economy
What does US political turmoil mean for the world?
Stephen Roach reflects on what America’s stunning political upheaval means for the global economy and why the world is nervous.
22 Nov 2006
Why Western workers are set to become poorer
Economy
Why Western workers are set to become poorer
What do the world's three largest economies have in common? The answer is that workers across the US, Japan and Europe are seeing barely any growth in…
1 Nov 2006
Why Stephen Roach is feeling bearish again
Economy
Why Stephen Roach is feeling bearish again
In May, well-known Morgan Stanley economist Stephen Roach said he was feeling more upbeat on the global economy than for some time. But the rapid burs…
8 Sep 2006
Why globalisation isn't a win-win situation
Economy
Why globalisation isn't a win-win situation
The 'win-win' theory of globalisation is in real trouble. Tensions are building up between the US and China, as middle-class Americans see their incom…
10 Jul 2006
Is the world facing stagflation?
Economy
Is the world facing stagflation?
US inflation is above the Federal Reserve's comfort zone. But at the same time, America's economy looks like it's slowing down. More and more analysts…
13 Jun 2006
How risk aversion could threaten the global economy
Economy
How risk aversion could threaten the global economy
We don't always agree with Morgan Stanley's Stephen Roach - but his opinions are certainly worth listening to. Widespread falls across all asset class…
9 Jun 2006
The biggest risk facing investors in China and India
Economy
The biggest risk facing investors in China and India
Financial commentators often ask which economy holds the best long-term prospects for investors - China or India? But it's not that simple, says Morga…
1 Jun 2006
Globalisation’s new underclass
Economy
Globalisation’s new underclass
Pushed as practically the solution to every economic challenge, globalisation has turned out to be anything but an unqualified blessing. A new and rap…
18 May 2006
Why the US economy's luck is running out
Economy
Why the US economy's luck is running out
The US economy relies on the goodwill of its trading partners to keep it running, and yet protectionist sentiment continues to pour out of Washington.…
18 May 2006
Is the global economy really on the mend?
Economy
Is the global economy really on the mend?
'It seems like eternity since I was last optimistic on the world economy,' says the famously bearish Morgan Stanley economist Stephen Roach. But now h…
11 May 2006