
Historical Retrospective on the 1997 Asian Financial Crisis
An analysis of how Thailand's abandonment of its currency peg in July 1997 triggered panic and sparked the broader regional economic collapse known as the Tom Yum Kung Crisis.
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An analysis of how Thailand's abandonment of its currency peg in July 1997 triggered panic and sparked the broader regional economic collapse known as the Tom Yum Kung Crisis.
The Indonesian rupiah is experiencing a decline, prompting analysts to discuss the reasons behind its fall and whether market confidence is cracking, though they note it's not comparable to the 1998 Asian Financial Crisis.
An ex-FX diplomat cautioned that Japan’s recent interventions to stabilize the yen bear striking similarities to measures taken during previous regional financial turmoil. The comments highlight growing concerns over the sustainability of current monetary policies in East Asia.

Hong Kong is considering deploying its financial reserves, often referred to as a 'war chest,' to fund the ambitious Northern Metropolis development project, drawing parallels to the 1998 Asian financial crisis.
Cathie Wood, a prominent investor, has stated that she observes signals in the current economic climate that are similar to those that preceded the Asian Financial Crisis.