Lim Hui
Lim Hui Jie is a markets reporter for CNBC, based in Singapore. He manages the Asia markets live page, delivering timely market updates to investors across Asia. Lim has been covering financial news for several years and has developed a strong reputation for his accurate and insightful reporting on the region's economic developments.
Biography:
https://www.cnbc.com/lim-hui-jie/
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The Daily's Verdict
This author has a mixed reputation for journalistic standards. It is advisable to fact-check, scrutinize for bias, and check for conflicts of interest before relying on the author's reporting.
Bias
100%
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- The author has a strong focus on financial markets and economics, with no instances of promoting a particular political or social agenda.
Conflicts of Interest
100%
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- There are no instances of the author having financial ties or personal interests in the subjects they report on.
Contradictions
85%
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- There are instances where the author reports conflicting information within their articles, such as differing predictions for interest rates and GDP numbers. However, these contradictions do not indicate a pattern of intentional deception or a significant impact on the overall accuracy of the reporting.
Deceptions
10%
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- The author occasionally uses neutral language to describe events or data, without providing context that could potentially mislead readers. However, these instances are rare and do not significantly impact the overall accuracy of the reporting.
Recent Articles
Asian Stocks Surge Ahead of Central Bank Decisions and Tech Earnings: Nikkei 2.26% Up, Mitsubishi Motors Gains 6%
Broke On: Sunday, 28 July 2024Asian stocks surged on Monday, with the Nikkei 225 leading gains in Asia, as investors anticipated central bank decisions and tech earnings. The Federal Reserve is expected to signal plans for a September rate cut, while the Bank of Japan may announce quantitative tightening and hike its key rate. Economies in Japan and the US showed signs of recovery, with solid wage growth in Japan boosting confidence. Mitsubishi Motors gained over 6% after reports it would join forces with Honda-Nissan alliance to standardize in-central banks in Tokyo, Washington, and London hold meetings this week. 
Global Economic Uncertainty: Tech Sector Offers Hope Amidst Stock Market Volatility and Slowing Expansion
Broke On: Tuesday, 23 July 2024Amidst a volatile global economy, the Nikkei 225 and Topix in Japan, Kospi in South Korea, and S&P/ASX 200 in Australia experienced fluctuations. Toyota showed optimism with a share buyback plan. The US markets also saw declines due to mixed tech earnings reports and expected Fed rate cuts. Amidst uncertainty, the tech sector remains a focus for investors seeking growth. 
Mixed Stock Market Performances: Dow Hits New Record Amid Disappointing Earnings and Anticipated Chinese Leadership Meeting
Broke On: Monday, 15 July 2024Mixed performances in global stock markets on July 16-17: Dow Jones sets new record, but Europe and Asia decline due to disappointing earnings and economic data; China's GDP growth misses expectations at 4.7%; U.S. futures rise, Trump faces assassination attempt, JP Morgan lowers China growth forecast; Federal Reserve Chair Powell to speak on inflation and interest rates; Oil prices fall. 
Japanese Yen Surges Against U.S. Dollar: Lower-than-Expected Inflation Data Sparks Speculation of Intervention and Market Volatility
Broke On: Thursday, 11 July 2024Japan's yen strengthened against the US dollar on July 11, 2024, following unexpectedly low U.S. inflation data and speculation of Japanese intervention in the currency market. The shift marked a significant turn from the yen's previous 38-year low and had implications for both countries as major economies and trading partners. 
Japanese Wages See Largest Increase in 31 Years Amidst Record Real Wage Decline
Broke On: Monday, 08 July 2024Japanese workers experienced the fastest wage growth in 31 years, with an average 2.5% base pay increase in May. However, real wages declined for a record 26th consecutive month due to inflation and higher import costs. 
China's Manufacturing Sector Expands at Fastest Pace in Three Years Amidst Persisting Concerns
Broke On: Monday, 01 July 2024China's private factory activity expanded at the fastest pace in three years in June, with the Caixin manufacturing PMI reaching 51.8, marking six consecutive months of improvement. However, manufacturer confidence is waning due to tariff announcements from the US and European Union, and persistent property slumps are hindering consumer spending. 
Asian Markets Decline Amidst Political Risks and Anticipated Inflation Data: RBA Discusses Rate Hike, BOJ Ponders Interest Rate Increase, and China Reports Fiscal Revenue Drop
Broke On: Sunday, 23 June 2024Asia-Pacific markets saw mixed results on June 24, 2024, as investors braced for political risks and inflation data. The RBA discussed rate hikes, while the BOJ considered raising interest rates. Australia's ASX 200 declined, while Japan's Nikkei and Topix rose. China reported a widening fiscal revenue drop of 2.8%, and technology stocks faced pressure from Nvidia's decline after hitting an all-time high. Traders prepared for key political events and central bank speeches. 
Guzman y Gomez Debuts on ASX with Record-Breaking 39.1% Share Price Increase
Broke On: Thursday, 20 June 2024Mexican fast-food chain Guzman y Gomez made a strong debut on the Australian Stock Exchange, with shares soaring 39.1% on its first day. The company raised AU$335.1 million through its IPO and saw shares reach AU$30.28, driven by impressive growth and expansion potential. This marks Australia's largest IPO since Redox in July 2023. 
Mixed Economic Data from China: Retail Sales Beat Expectations, but Industrial Output and Fixed Asset Investment Fall Short
Broke On: Monday, 17 June 2024Mixed economic data from China revealed a slowing economy with retail sales up 3.7% but industrial output and fixed asset investment falling short of expectations. The housing market also showed signs of weakness, contributing to losses in Asia-Pacific markets including Japan's Nikkei 225 and South Korea's Kospi. Japan's Economy Contracts as Asian Markets Mixed Amid Fed, BOJ Expectations and Political Uncertainty
Broke On: Monday, 10 June 2024Asian markets showed mixed performances on Monday, with Japan's economy contracting at an annualized 1.8% pace in Q1 and the U.S. jobs report revealing stronger-than-expected hiring and wage growth, leading to anticipation of no immediate interest rate cuts from the Fed. The Bank of Japan is set to announce its rate decision on Friday, while Chinese and Indian inflation numbers will be released on Wednesday.
