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Alex Frew McMillan
Alex Frew McMillan is our global equities expert for Real Money and Real Money Pro. As a widely respected and experienced foreign correspondent, he has covered financial news related to real estate, hedge funds, personal finance and global equities. Since moving to Hong Kong from New York City 15 years ago, he has devoted himself to coverage of Asia, writing magazine stories and analysis pieces for prominent Asian and U.S.-based publications like The New York Times, Forbes, Wall Street Journal, CNBC, and the Economic Intelligence Unit. He has also made numerous appearances on both television and radio to discuss his work.
As a long-time expat who grew up with a South African father and British mother, McMillan delivers a unique perspective on global investment, macroeconomic, and geopolitical trends. He self-identifies as a buy-and-hold investor with particular interest in ETFs for his anchor allocations. He also buys individual growth stocks, with an emphasis on Asian electric vehicle makers and chipmakers.
McMillan graduated with a degree in Journalism and English from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, with honors and distinction, and serves as co-chairman of the university's alumni association in Hong Kong. Besides reporting, he is also an avid tennis player, snowboarder and scuba diver. McMillan is a PADI-certified divemaster and NASM-certified personal trainer.
Recent Articles By The Author
Service Sector Driving Sentiment in Japan and China
Japan's service sector is growing at a record rate, according to recent data, while services are also the saving grace in China, where manufacturing has begun to lag.
Hong Kong Leader Unable to Say If It's Legal to Remember Tiananmen Massacre
Investor uncertainty is mounting in China as 'red lines' shift on Communist Party sand.
China Trumpets Elon Musk's Trip as Stocks, Economic Data Disappoint
Chinese stocks are approaching bear territory, with the Hong Kong market at its lows for the year as Telsa's CEO gets the star treatment in Beijing and Shanghai.
Nintendo Shares Set to Benefit from Zelda's Smash Success
Delighting both critics and fans of the Zelda series, Tears of the Kingdom will generate ongoing revenue for years to come at Nintendo.
Chinese Stocks Shed All Gains for the Year to Dip Into Red
Whereas the stock markets in Japan, South Korea and Taiwan have performed extremely well in 2023, Chinese markets are suffering from geopolitics and a whole host of uncertainties.
As G7 Blasts China's 'Coercion,' Micron Falls as First Victim
The Hiroshima summit issued a surprisingly strident criticism of China's trade tactics and 'economic coercion,' at virtually the same time that China declared that Micron had failed a cybersecurity review.
As G7 Democracies Meet in Hiroshima, China Buddies Up to the Stans
President Biden has disappointed Pacific Island nations by shortening his Asia spin, with AI a new topic on the docket for the G7.
China Optimism Gives Way as Weak Global Growth Hits Exporters
The Chinese yuan broke a key barrier to the U.S. dollar today, reflecting disappointing economic performance, while Japan beats expectations.
Thailand Economy Outperforms as Voters Deliver Victory for Opposition
Pro-democracy parties have won handily in Sunday's Thai elections and must now form a coalition. The question is, can it govern?
Can Thaksin's Daughter Turn Around Asia's Worst-Performing Market?
Thai stocks are Asia's laggards for 2023. Can the return of a populist political dynasty turn Thailand's fortunes around?
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