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Win Thin is the Head of Emerging Markets Currency Strategy at Brown Brothers Harriman. He has a broad international background with a special interest in developing markets. Win received his Ph.D. in economics from Columbia University in 1995, specializing in international and development Economics. He received an MA from Georgetown University in 1985 and a B.A. from Brandeis University 1983.

Economy

Stresses Remain In Play For Europe

Win Thin Aug 23, 2010

From Win Thin, Senior Currency Strategist at BBH. Bloomberg headline reads “Europe’s Budget Cuts Pose Risk to Debt Ratings, Moody’s Says.” Really?The article goes on to quote the agency as saying budget cuts in response to the…

Markets

Draft Document Suggests Stress Tests Not That Stressful, Euro Gets Hammered

Win Thin Jul 23, 2010

From Win Thin, Senior Currency Strategist at BBH. Newswires have reportedly gotten hold of the draft document for the stress tests, and it’s not pretty. It appears that the worst may be true with regards to how bonds would be subjected to…

Economy

Talk of All Spanish Banks Passing Stress Tests Boosts The Euro

Win Thin Jul 20, 2010

From Win Thin, Senior Currency Strategist at Brown Brothers Harriman. Spanish media is quoting Finance Minister Salgado as saying all Spanish banks had passed the stress tests. Spokesperson later tried to walk these comments back,…