Opportunism Bounds, Optimism Creeps

Vishnu Varathan, Head of Economics & Strategy, Mizuho Bank

15-May-25 07:00

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Vishnu Varathan, Head of Economics & Strategy, Mizuho Bank expresses cautious optimism as we express market exuberance over the US-China agreement to lower tariffs for 90 days. Does he share the same level of optimism on the current trade war ceasefire between China and US?

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Produced by: Natalie Tan

Presented by: Shazana Mokhtar, Philip See, Aisalli Ayub

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