Jason Tang
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Jason is a Senior Economist at TradingKey’s Investment Research Team, bringing over a decade of expertise in macroeconomic research, multi-asset class analysis, and econometric forecasting. He has recently begun sharing his investment research insights through video content.
With a robust research foundation, Jason specializes in analysing macroeconomic trends in the United States, Europe and Japan, as well as developing asset allocation strategies for these major economies. Additionally, he conducts in-depth research and forecasting on trends across more than 10 foreign exchange markets.
Jason holds a Master’s degree in Economics from the London School of Economics (LSE) and successfully passed all three levels of the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) exams in 2014.
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U.S. July Nonfarm Payroll Commentary: Short-Term Economic Headwinds May Turn into Mid-Term Bullish Signal for US Stocks
In essence, short-term economic challenges could pave the way for medium-term investment opportunities.
Mon, Aug 4
Ray Dalio: The Macro Master Behind the All Weather Portfolio
Not many names command as much respect in the investing world as Ray Dalio. He founded Bridgewater Associates, the world’s largest hedge fund, managing over $150 billion at its peak. But... what truly sets Dalio apart isn’t just his success...
Mon, Aug 4
U.S. GDP, PCE, and Fed Rate Decision Commentary: Will U.S. Stocks Continue to Rise?
TradingKey - On 30–31 July 2025, the United States released its latest GDP and PCE data, while the Federal Reserve announced its interest rate decision during the same period.
Fri, Aug 1
Stablecoins: Overview and Their Influence on U.S. Equity and Treasury Markets
TradingKey - The U.S. government endorses stablecoins with three primary goals. First, to reinforce the dollar's dominance: as most stablecoins are tied to the dollar, they significantly bolster its global standing.
Mon, Jul 28
ECB July Rate Decision Commentary: Euro Bulls Should Exercise Caution Amid Potential Mid-Term Reversal
TradingKey - On 24 July 2025, the European Central Bank (ECB) released its decision on policy interest rates, maintaining all three key rates as anticipated, with the deposit facility rate steady at 2%.
Fri, Jul 25
Japanese Stocks: Strategic Differences Between Short-Term and Long-Term Approaches
TradingKey - Following significant gains in 2023 and 2024, we anticipate that the Japanese stock market will enter a period of volatility and consolidation. This outlook stems from two opposing forces. On the positive side, Japan's improving economic fundamentals are driving wage growth and...
Wed, Jul 23
Swiss Franc: Range Trading as the Optimal Investment Strategy
TradingKey - The Swiss Franc faces counteracting bullish and bearish pressures. Given these dynamics, the USD/CHF pair is likely to trade within a range in the near term. In terms of investment strategy, investors should closely monitor the 0.78 low and 0.84 high of this currency pair.
Mon, Jul 21
Japan June Inflation Commentary: Impact on the Yen Exchange Rate
TradingKey - On 18 July 2025, Japan published its June inflation data, showing the headline Consumer Price Index (CPI) rising 3.3% year-on-year, a 0.2 percentage point drop from May’s figure.
Mon, Jul 21
Eurozone June Harmonised Inflation Commentary: Short-Term Profit Potential for Euro Bulls
TradingKey - On 17 July 2025, the Eurozone's June Harmonised Inflation data was released, aligning with market expectations. The headline HICP rose slightly from 1.9% in May to 2.0%, while core HICP remained steady at 2.3%.
Fri, Jul 18
China Q2 GDP Commentary: Stronger Growth Expected in the Second Half
TradingKey - On 15 July 2025, China released its Q2 GDP data, revealing a year-on-year real GDP growth rate of 5.2%, surpassing market expectations of 5.1% and exceeding the annual growth target of 5%.
Wed, Jul 16
One Big Beautiful Bill Act: Economic Impacts and U.S. Stock Market Strategies
TradingKey - On 3 July 2025, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, which was signed into law by President Trump the following day. In the short term, the Act—particularly its tax reduction provisions—is expected to provide a boost to the U.S. economy.
Mon, Jul 14
UK: Pound Surges, But Chasing Highs Needs Caution
While the pound has room to rise against the dollar in the near term, the UK’s economic risks and medium-term bearish outlook suggest investors should exercise caution when chasing pound gains.
Wed, Jul 9
Japan: Yen Likely to Rise or Stabilise, Unlikely to Fall, with High Odds for Bulls
TradingKey - We anticipate a high likelihood of the Japanese yen appreciating in the short term (0-3 months). This outlook is driven by two key factors: First, the diverging monetary policies of the U.S. and Japan (Federal Reserve rate cuts paired with Bank of Japan rate hikes) will support the...
Mon, Jul 7
U.S. June Nonfarm Payroll Commentary: Short-Term Data Improves, but Labour Market Weakness Persists
TradingKey - On 3 July 2025, the U.S. released its June nonfarm payrolls data, showing a job gain of 147,000, surpassing market expectations of 111,000 and May’s figure of 144,000. Additionally, the U.S. unemployment rate declined compared to the prior month. These figures signal a temporary strengt
Mon, Jul 7
Eurozone June Inflation Commentary: Mid-Term Bearish Outlook for the Euro, with Short-Term Rises Presenting Opportunities for Bears
TradingKey - On 1 July 2025, the Eurozone published its June inflation figures, which met market consensus: headline CPI edged up from 1.9% in May to 2.0%, while core CPI held steady at 2.3%.
Thu, Jul 3
Canada: Investment Opportunities in USD/CAD if Iran-Israel Conflict Reignites
TradingKey - Although the Iran-Israel conflict has subsided, a re-escalation could drive oil prices higher in the short term. As a major resource-exporting nation, the Canadian dollar (CAD) is closely tied to oil prices—higher oil prices typically strengthen the CAD.
Mon, Jun 30
[IN-DEPTH ANALYSIS] Iran–Israel Conflict: Investment Opportunities in U.S. Stocks, Crude Oil, and Gold if Tensions Escalate
TradingKey - On 13 June, Israel launched large-scale airstrikes on Iran, prompting swift retaliatory actions from Iran. Should the Iran-Israel conflict escalate further, potentially leading to extreme scenarios like the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, U.S. stocks are expected to decline in the...
Mon, Jun 23
[IN-DEPTH ANALYSIS] Australia: Under the Influence of Domestic and International Factors, AUD/USD Remains Bullish in the Short Term
Following the AUD/USD exchange rate increase in April and May this year, we believe there remains upside potential for the currency pair in the short term (0-3 months).
Mon, Jun 16
[HOTSPOT ANALYSIS] ECB June Policy Rate Commentary: Euro Dynamics Driven by the Fed, Not the ECB
TradingKey - On 5 June 2025, the European Central Bank (ECB) met market expectations by reducing interest rates by 25 basis points, bringing the deposit facility rate to 2%.
Tue, Jun 10
[IN-DEPTH ANALYSIS] Observing Bitcoin Price Trends from a Macroeconomic Perspective
After a comprehensive analysis, we believe that three favourable factors will overshadow a single adverse factor, supporting a continued upward price trend for cryptocurrencies, with Bitcoin at the forefront.
Mon, Jun 9
