This course deals with the relationship between macroeconomic variables and asset markets, emphasizing investment implications. Building on ECON 5200, it develops a macroeconomic framework for analysing the impact of policy decisions and economic shocks on major asset classes - equity, fixed income, foreign exchange, among others. While the framework is global and multi-asset, the focus is on Asia-Pacific equity markets. The use of data and interpretation of economic and market related indicators, is emphasized throughout. The important role of central banks and monetary policy in the relationship between policy and asset prices, is a common theme. Real world examples including commercial research examples from your instructor’s career in finance, are emphasized. Assumed knowledge is ECON 5200.