Michael Wan

Michael Wan

economist Japan

Michael Wan is an economist at MUFG, known for his insights into global financial markets and macroeconomic trends. He has gained attention for his analysis of the potential impacts of tariffs and trade policies, particularly in relation to the U.S. economy and its international trading partners. Recently, he expressed concerns that markets, including Asian forex, may be underestimating the implications of proposed tariffs by President Donald Trump, suggesting that such measures could lead to significant structural changes in the global economic landscape.

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.01%
Persistence
0 wks
Reach
103,535
Power
6,569$
Sentiment
6.00
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
United States 1 6.00 0.03% +0% 331,002,651 103,535 $21,000,000 6,569$
Totals 1 331,002,651 103,535 $21,000,000 6,569$
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.

Recent Mentions

United States United States: Michael Wan, senior currency analyst at MUFG, said that this modest reaction is perhaps a function of the market pricing in the ability to negotiate down tariffs. 6

CNN: Wall Street is calling Trump’s bluff

Nigeria Nigeria: Michael Wan at MUFG discussed the potential impact of Trump's tariffs on global markets. 6

The Punch: Stock markets recover slightly amid Trump’s tariff fears