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Tine Olsen

Tine Olsen is an economist in the Sydney office of Moody's Economy.com. Tine covers Taiwan, Greece and Israel. She has worked for the International Monetary Fund, the Copenhagen Stock Exchange, and the Danish Ministry of Foreign Affairs. She holds a Ph.D. from Monash University and an MSc and a BSc from the University of Copenhagen.

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Nov 20, 2009  China Raises Nonresidential Electricity Price
Nov 19, 2009  Unemployment Rate Eases in Hong Kong
Nov 18, 2009  Who Landed Jobs in Japan During September?
Nov 15, 2009  Asia-Pacific Market Preview: November 16
Nov 13, 2009  No Deflationary Mindset in Japan So Far
Nov 12, 2009  Asia-Pacific Market Preview: November 13
Nov 11, 2009  Possible Fuel Price Freeze in Taiwan
Nov 10, 2009  Asian Tourists Defy Global Slowdown
Nov 09, 2009  Taiwan Draws Closer to China
Nov 08, 2009  Asia-Pacific Market Preview: November 9
Nov 05, 2009  Taiwan’s Prices Contract Sharply
Nov 05, 2009  Macro Roundup: Weakness in Asia's Exports
Nov 04, 2009  Bank Indonesia Keeps Rates on Hold
Nov 02, 2009  Asia Spotlight: Thailand’s Economic Outlook Is Improving
Nov 02, 2009  Asia-Pacific Market Preview, November 3
Nov 01, 2009  Taiwan’s PMI Improves in October
Nov 01, 2009  Asia-Pacific Market Preview: November 2
Oct 30, 2009  Market Wrap: The Week Ends on a Positive Note
Oct 29, 2009  Asia-Pacific Market Preview, October 30
Oct 29, 2009  Unemployment Drags on Taiwan’s Economy
Oct 29, 2009  Market Wrap: Another Day Dressed in Red
Oct 28, 2009  Market Wrap: Currencies Weaken
Oct 27, 2009  Israel Leaves Interest Rate Unchanged
Oct 21, 2009  Market Wrap: Stocks Follow Overseas Bourses Lower
Oct 18, 2009  Asia-Pacific Market Preview: October 19
Oct 15, 2009  Macro Roundup: Taking the Temperature of Retail Trade
Oct 14, 2009  Asia-Pacific Market Preview: October 15
Oct 14, 2009  Market Wrap: Good News Boosts Equities
Oct 12, 2009  Market Wrap: Asian Currencies Depreciate
Oct 11, 2009  Asia-Pacific Market Preview: October 12
Oct 09, 2009  Taiwan's Public Debt Could Weigh on Private Consumption
Oct 08, 2009  Macro Roundup: The Economics of Natural Disasters
Oct 06, 2009  Asia-Pacific Market Preview: October 7
Oct 05, 2009  Taiwan's Cost of Living Is Easing
Oct 01, 2009  Earthquake Shakes Indonesian Economy
Oct 01, 2009  Asia-Pacific Market Preview: October 2
Oct 01, 2009  Market Wrap: Equities Slide
Sep 30, 2009  A Not-So-Good Month for Thailand
Sep 30, 2009  Market Wrap: Currencies Appreciate on Improved Confidence
Sep 30, 2009  Demand for Durables Boosts Japan's Industrial Production
Sep 29, 2009  Market Wrap: Stocks Follow Overseas Bourses Higher
Sep 28, 2009  Market Wrap: Yen Gains
Sep 27, 2009  Philippine Recovery Washed Away
Sep 27, 2009  Asia-Pacific Market Preview: September 28
Sep 24, 2009  Interest Rates on Hold in Taiwan
Sep 21, 2009  Asia-Pacific Market Preview: September 22
Sep 13, 2009  Asia-Pacific Market Preview: September 14
Sep 06, 2009  Asia-Pacific Preview: September 7
Sep 03, 2009  Asia-Pacific Market Preview: September 4
Aug 30, 2009  Asia-Pacific Market Preview: August 31
Aug 24, 2009  Israel One of First Countries to Tighten Monetary Policy
Aug 24, 2009  Taiwanese Workers Change Course as Unemployment Climbs
Aug 23, 2009  Asia-Pacific Market Preview: August 24
Aug 19, 2009  Asia-Pacific Market Preview: August 20
Aug 19, 2009  Market Forces: Volatile Equities Hint at Rocky Recovery
Aug 18, 2009  Asia Spotlight: Taiwan’s Route Out of Recession
Aug 18, 2009  Asia-Pacific Market Preview: August 19
Aug 17, 2009  Asia-Pacific Market Preview: August 18
Aug 17, 2009  Going Green for Growth in Korea and Taiwan
Aug 13, 2009  Typhoon Interrupts Taiwan’s Economic Recovery
Aug 11, 2009  Taiwan Outlook: Domestic and Export Sectors Diverge
Aug 09, 2009  Asia-Pacific Market Preview: August 10
Aug 06, 2009  Market Wrap: Happy-Go-Lucky Down Under
Aug 05, 2009  Asia-Pacific Market Preview: August 6
Aug 05, 2009  Market Wrap: First Losses in August
Aug 03, 2009  Less Hidden Unemployment in Taiwan
Aug 03, 2009  Market Wrap: Manufacturing Results Spur Optimism
Aug 02, 2009  Asia-Pacific Market Preview: August 3
Jul 31, 2009  Consumption Stimulus Runs Out in Japan
Jul 28, 2009  Taiwan’s Consumer Confidence Rising
Jul 27, 2009  Bank of Israel Keeps Rate on Hold
Jul 27, 2009  New Estimates of Benefits From Taiwan-China Ties
Jul 26, 2009  Asia-Pacific Market Preview: July 27
Jul 24, 2009  Macro Roundup: South Korea Grows on Two Engines
Jul 22, 2009  Foreign Workers Leave Taiwan
Jul 22, 2009  Taiwan’s Labour Market Deteriorates
Jul 21, 2009  Market Wrap: Jumping Japanese Shares
Jul 19, 2009  Asia-Pacific Market Preview, July 20
Jul 17, 2009  Taiwan Posts Regional Low in Consumer Confidence
Jul 17, 2009  Market Forces: Initial Stock Offerings on the Rise
Jul 12, 2009  Asia-Pacific Market Preview: July 13
Jul 10, 2009  Market Wrap: The NIKKEI Closes the Week Lower
Jul 10, 2009  Exports Recover in the Philippines
Jul 09, 2009  Interest Rate Is Cut in the Philippines
Jul 09, 2009  Market Wrap: Japanese Yen Weakens Against U.S. Dollar
Jul 08, 2009  Market Wrap: Most Indices See Red
Jul 07, 2009  Market Wrap: Electronics Firms Gain in Taiwan and South Korea
Jul 06, 2009  Market Wrap: Chinese Stocks Gain
Jul 05, 2009  Asia-Pacific Market Preview: July 6
Jul 02, 2009  More People Receive Unemployment Benefits in Taiwan
Jun 30, 2009  Taiwan Opens to Chinese Investment
Jun 28, 2009  Asia-Pacific Market Preview: June 29
Jun 26, 2009  Market Wrap: Equities Book Weekly Gains
Jun 26, 2009  Macro Roundup: Electronics Light Up Industrial Production
Jun 25, 2009  Monetary Policy Rates on Hold in Taiwan
Jun 25, 2009  Market Wrap: Growth Optimism Pumps Up Equity Markets
Jun 22, 2009  Foreign Direct Investment Stalls in Taiwan
Jun 21, 2009  Asia-Pacific Preview: June 22
Jun 18, 2009  Asia-Pacific Market Preview: June 19
Jun 17, 2009  Market Wrap: Currencies Weaker Against the U.S. Dollar
Jun 14, 2009  Asia-Pacific Market Preview: June 15
Jun 12, 2009  Market Forces: Exporters Wish for Weaker Currencies
Jun 11, 2009  Asia-Pacific Market Preview: June 12
Jun 11, 2009  Market Wrap: Chinese Investment Pushes Some Markets Higher
Jun 10, 2009  No Worries Down Under
Jun 09, 2009  Taiwan Government Expects Exports to Rebound Later This Year
Jun 05, 2009  Market Wrap: Iron Ore Steals Markets
Jun 04, 2009  Market Wrap: Sour Sentiment Returns
Jun 03, 2009  Market Wrap: Australian Growth Sparks Optimism
Jun 02, 2009  Market Wrap: Currencies Reverse Gains
Jun 01, 2009  Market Wrap: Regional Currencies Gain
May 31, 2009  Asia-Pacific Market Preview: June 1
May 29, 2009  Market Wrap: Investors Did Not Walk Away in May
May 27, 2009  Market Wrap: Markets Claw Back
May 26, 2009  Israeli Rates on Hold as Economy Enters Recession
May 26, 2009  Market Wrap: Iron Ore Prices Save Australia
May 25, 2009  Unemployment Stabilises in Taiwan
May 24, 2009  Asia-Pacific Market Preview: May 25
May 22, 2009  Macro Roundup: Taiwan and Japan Still Shrinking
May 18, 2009  Asia Spotlight: Is Taiwan Headed for a Depression?
May 18, 2009  The Middle East and the Global Recession
May 17, 2009  Asia Pacific Market Preview, May 18
May 14, 2009  Asia Pacific Market Preview, May 15
May 13, 2009  Market Wrap: Optimism Reappears
May 12, 2009  Market Wrap: Enthusiasm Fades
May 11, 2009  Market Wrap: Governments Struggle to Raise Funds
May 10, 2009  Asia-Pacific Preview: May 11
May 07, 2009  Initial Jobless Claims Fall in Taiwan
May 04, 2009  Taiwan and China Continue to Improve Ties
May 03, 2009  Asia-Pacific Market Preview: May 4
Apr 27, 2009  Asia Pacific Market Preview: April 28
Apr 27, 2009  Already-Weak Global Economy Faces Flu Threat
Apr 24, 2009  Macro Roundup: Has Taiwan's Downturn Bottomed?
Apr 19, 2009  Asia Pacific Market Preview: April 20
Apr 15, 2009  Taiwan and China Negotiate Terms of Cooperation
Apr 09, 2009  Market Wrap: Rally Resumes
Apr 08, 2009  Market Wrap: End of the Bull Market?
Apr 07, 2009  Taiwan’s Foreign Trade Improves
Apr 07, 2009  Market Wrap: Australian Rate Cut Boosts Dollar
Apr 06, 2009  Market Wrap: Hunger for Risk
Apr 05, 2009  Asia-Pacific Market Preview: April 6
Mar 29, 2009  Asia-Pacific Market Preview: March 30
Mar 26, 2009  Market Forces: The Stock Market Rally of March
Mar 26, 2009  Rates on Hold in Taiwan
Mar 24, 2009  Soaring Unemployment in Taiwan
Mar 23, 2009  Bank of Israel Cuts Rates
Mar 23, 2009  Less Unpaid Leave in Taiwan
Mar 22, 2009  Getting the Most Out of Stimulus Spending
Mar 22, 2009  Asia Pacific Market Preview: March 23
Mar 20, 2009  Market Wrap: The Rally Fizzles
Mar 19, 2009  Market Wrap: Asian Currencies Gain
Mar 18, 2009  Taiwan Reduces Red Tape
Mar 18, 2009  Market Wrap: Equities on a Hesitant Climb
Mar 17, 2009  Market Wrap: On a Winning Streak
Mar 17, 2009  Remittances to the Philippines Stall
Mar 15, 2009  Asia Pacific Market Preview: March 16
Mar 13, 2009  Another Fiscal Stimulus in Japan
Mar 13, 2009  Protectionism in Taiwan's Fiscal Stimulus
Mar 10, 2009  Malaysia Withdraws 70,000 Work Permits
Mar 09, 2009  Automatic Stabilizers Benefit Contracting Economies
Mar 09, 2009  Taiwan's Trade Still at Holiday Levels
Mar 09, 2009  'Recession Club' Grows Across Asia-Pacific
Mar 08, 2009  Asia Pacific Market Preview, March 9
Mar 06, 2009  Inflation Relief in Japan and South Korea
Mar 05, 2009  Consumer Prices Drop in Taiwan
Mar 03, 2009  Taiwan's Dollar Hits 22-Year Low
Mar 02, 2009  Taiwan Charms ASEAN
Mar 02, 2009  Compromise Between East and West at European Summit
Feb 27, 2009  Market Wrap: Currencies Exit February on Risk Aversion
Feb 26, 2009  Taiwan's Unemployment Revisits Previous High
Feb 26, 2009  Market Wrap: Bourses on a Roller Coaster Ride
Feb 25, 2009  Foreign Workers Leave Taiwan
Feb 25, 2009  Market Wrap: Yen Weakens and Stocks Rally
Feb 24, 2009  Fiscal Policy Could Play a Bigger Role in Israel
Feb 24, 2009  Good Intentions at Asia-Pacific ILO Meeting
Feb 24, 2009  ILO Focuses on Financial Sector Employment
Feb 23, 2009  Vouchers an Adrenalin Shot for Taiwan's Retail Sales
Feb 23, 2009  Market Wrap: Currencies Gain on Chiang Mai
Feb 20, 2009  Macro Roundup: Japan and Taiwan Economies Shrink
Feb 18, 2009  Fewer Car Sales in Australia
Feb 18, 2009  Rate Cut in Taiwan After GDP Slumps
Feb 18, 2009  Market Wrap: Equities Go Sour
Feb 16, 2009  Taiwan’s Workers on Unpaid Leave
Feb 16, 2009  Asia Spotlight: Prepare for a Double-Digit Decline in Taiwan’s GDP
Feb 15, 2009  Tighter Immigration Laws Could Slow Recovery
Feb 13, 2009  Market Wrap: Lucky Friday the 13th for Equities
Feb 13, 2009  Market Forces: Bringing the Money Home
Feb 12, 2009  Taiwan's Cabinet Passes Stimulus Package
Feb 11, 2009  Market Wrap: Few Places to Hide
Feb 09, 2009  Exports Halved in Taiwan
Feb 09, 2009  Market Wrap: Increased Capital Needs Pull Markets Down
Feb 06, 2009  Macro Roundup: A Closer Look at Asian Trade
Feb 05, 2009  The Curious Case of Australia and New Zealand
Feb 04, 2009  Market Wrap: Cheap as Chips No More
Feb 03, 2009  Shopping Vouchers Fail to Improve Consumer Confidence
Feb 01, 2009  Effect of Falling Equity Wealth Varies Widely
Feb 01, 2009  Japan Proposes Asian 'Marshall Plan'
Jan 30, 2009  Market Forces: No Sign of a Trough for Equities
Jan 28, 2009  Employment Becomes the Focus in Taiwan
Jan 27, 2009  Market Wrap: Almost a Rally
Jan 23, 2009  Market Wrap: Year of the Mouse Ends in the Red
Jan 23, 2009  Sharp Hike in Taiwan Unemployment
Jan 22, 2009  Bank of Korea Eases Lending
Jan 21, 2009  Slowdown Prompts Curbs on Labor Migration
Jan 20, 2009  Shopping Vouchers Distributed in Taiwan
Jan 19, 2009  Asia Spotlight: Export Slump Obstructs Growth
Jan 19, 2009  Taiwan Removed From Special 301 List
Jan 15, 2009  South Korean Consumers Stop Spending
Jan 15, 2009  Thai Consumers More Confident
Jan 14, 2009  Taiwan to Lower Credit Card Rates
Jan 13, 2009  Long Lunar New Year Breaks in Taiwan
Jan 12, 2009  A Chance for Emerging Marketplaces
Jan 09, 2009  Macro Roundup: Who Wants a High-Definition TV?
Jan 07, 2009  Taiwan Cuts Rates in Response to Exports Slump
Jan 05, 2009  Asia Spotlight: A Variety of Hurdles for Exporters
Jan 02, 2009  Labour Markets Under Stress in Taiwan
Dec 30, 2008  Asia Spotlight: Export Economies Can Bounce Back
Dec 30, 2008  Market Wrap: Nikkei Books Largest-Ever Annual Loss
Dec 29, 2008  Israel Cuts Interest Rates
Dec 23, 2008  Market Wrap: Holiday Markets Dressed in Red
Dec 22, 2008  More Than Panda Diplomacy Between China and Taiwan
Dec 21, 2008  Asia Spotlight: Japan Drafts Record Budget
Dec 19, 2008  Macro Roundup: How Low Will Asian Rates Go?
Dec 12, 2008  Market Wrap: Asia’s Steep Descent
Dec 12, 2008  Asian Markets See Red as U.S. Automakers' Bailout Stalls
Dec 10, 2008  Market Wrap: Asian Markets Hesitate
Dec 09, 2008  Market Wrap: Stocks Higher Despite Japan GDP Numbers
Dec 09, 2008  Taiwan Outlook: 2009 Will Be a Year of Challenges
Dec 08, 2008  Market Wrap: High Hopes in Asia
Dec 02, 2008  Bank of Japan Expands Commercial Loans
Nov 28, 2008  Macro Roundup: A Tsunami of Holiday Presents
Nov 26, 2008  China Lowers Rates
Nov 25, 2008  Asia Spotlight: Taiwan Troubled by Export Drop
Nov 20, 2008  Taiwan in Recession
Nov 20, 2008  Market Wrap: Bourses Slide
Nov 17, 2008  Market Wrap: Nikkei Gains as Japan Enters Recession
Nov 16, 2008  First Market Reactions to G-20 Plan
Nov 14, 2008  Market Wrap: Resources in Favour
Nov 13, 2008  Market Forces: Equities Fade Despite Chinese Stimulus
Nov 12, 2008  Market Wrap: An L-Shaped Recession?
Nov 12, 2008  Energy Policies Diverge in Asia
Nov 11, 2008  Market Wrap: Earnings Worries Pull Markets Down
Nov 10, 2008  Market Wrap: Chinese Fiscal Plan Boosts Markets
Nov 09, 2008  Taiwan Cuts Interest Rates
Nov 07, 2008  Credit Card Limitations in Taiwan
Nov 06, 2008  Macro Roundup: Dwindling Asian Exports
Oct 31, 2008  Market Forces: Currencies on a Rocky Road
Oct 29, 2008  Taiwan Eases Monetary Policy
Oct 28, 2008  Taiwanese Consumers Lose Confidence
Oct 16, 2008  Indonesia Seeks Standby Loans
Oct 12, 2008  A Pan-European Plan to Restore Faith
Oct 12, 2008  Positive Reaction to European, G7 Initiatives
Oct 08, 2008  Taiwan Unexpectedly Cuts Rates Again
Oct 08, 2008  Monetary Policy Actions in Asia Pacific
Oct 02, 2008  Market Wrap: Little Optimism in Asia
Oct 01, 2008  Market Wrap: Asia Climbs Back
Sep 30, 2008  Taiwan’s Government Buys Shares
Sep 30, 2008  Market Wrap: Asian Markets Claw Back Early Losses
Sep 29, 2008  South Korean Won in Free Fall
Sep 29, 2008  Market Wrap: Asian Equities and Currencies Lose
Sep 26, 2008  Increasing Stress in U.S. Dollar Markets in Asia
Sep 25, 2008  Easing Monetary Policy in Taiwan
Sep 25, 2008  Market Forces: A Tale of Two Asian Bond Markets
Sep 21, 2008  No More Short-Selling in Australia
Sep 21, 2008  Bank of Japan Injects Further Liquidity
Sep 18, 2008  Market Forces: Many Shocks to Absorb
Sep 16, 2008  Taiwan Cuts Reserve Requirement Ratio
Sep 15, 2008  Market Wrap: Asia Responds to Lehman Brothers' Bankruptcy
Sep 12, 2008  Market Forces: What Fannie and Freddie Mean to Asia
Sep 08, 2008  Fannie and Freddie: Sighs of Relief in Asia
Sep 07, 2008  Inflation Easing in Taiwan
Sep 04, 2008  Market Forces: The Japanese Bond Enigma
Aug 28, 2008  Market Forces: Climbs and Slides in Commodity Markets
Aug 14, 2008  Market Forces: Some Hard Weeks for Asian Currencies
Aug 08, 2008  Market Forces: The Subprime Shock, One Year On
Jul 29, 2008  Taiwan Outlook: Banking on China
Jul 24, 2008  Market Forces: Investors Trade Commodities for Equities
Jul 22, 2008  Unemployment Rate Remains Stable in Taiwan
Jul 20, 2008  The Cost of Oil in Local Currencies
Jul 17, 2008  Lights Out in China
Jul 16, 2008  China Walks the Line
Jul 08, 2008  G8 Commits to Carbon Emission Targets
Jul 07, 2008  G8 Summit Tackles Food Crisis
Jul 07, 2008  Plenty to Talk About at the G8 Meeting
Jul 03, 2008  Higher Fuel Prices Lead to Income Subsidies in Taiwan
Jun 26, 2008  Interest Rates Increase in Taiwan
Jun 26, 2008  Market Forces: Six Months of Trouble for Asian Equities
Jun 23, 2008  More Changes in China’s Fuel Pricing
  

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