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While fundamentals remain resilient in the US, the slowdown from excessively strong to...[1 Jul]
US stocks and Treasuries rose after Powell comments. [3 Jul]
The Bank of England (BoE) voted by 7-2 to hold the bank rate at its current level of 5.25%...[21 Jun]
April’s improved US inflation data and a less hawkish Fed tone suggest that a Fed rate cut...[1 Jun]
Market expectations for Fed rate cuts have been on a roller-coaster ride, swinging from too...[23 May]
Stay on top of the FX market
The outlook for EM currencies on the whole has not yet become favourable…[1 Jul]
FX markets are seeing key differences in the tone and pace of G10 central bank exit...[25 Jun]
The BoJ just said it would reduce bond purchases but delayed providing details until its...[17 Jun]
The USD is slightly stronger after the Fed's “hawkish hold”, with the median dot for 2024...[13 Jun]
Explore regional opportunities
Amid all the noise, from elections to geopolitics, ASEAN’s economic performance continues. [1 Jul]
China’s central bank is promoting a financial support scheme for affordable housing in a...[19 Jun]
Global growth data is still ticking along, but there are early signs of labour markets…[11 Jun]
China announced a slew of policy easily measures, from lower mortgage rates to local…[21 May]
Economic activity remains solid, with global PMIs, retail sales and GDP growth faring well…[14 May]
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Tourism, as we know it, is changing in the face of rising temperatures and extreme weather...[28 Mar]
The transition away from fossil fuels was mentioned for the first time in a climate...[9 Jan]
The scarcity of ESG investment products and fragmented data across the region have...[4 Dec]
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We think the Greater Bay Area (GBA) stands to benefit from the government’s focus on “new…[19 Apr]
Developed market stocks delivered strong returns in H1. But looking ahead, a key question...[1 Jul]
The CAD holds steady, after the BoC’s first rate cut since 2020. [11 Jun]
The JPY and CHF both gained recently on policy considerations…[3 Jun]
Coming into 2024, markets were pricing between five and seven rate cuts for the major...[24 Jun]
On 22 May, the RBNZ delivered a hawkish hold...[27 May]
For its seventh consecutive meeting, the FOMC voted unanimously to leave the benchmark...[13 Jun]
Despite inflation no longer surprising on the downside, we expect major central banks to…[15 Apr]
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Multi-asset funds enable investors to access a diverse range of asset classes within a...[18 Apr]
Indian stocks broke to new highs last week, quickly recovering from fleeting election...[17 Jun]
Renewed dovish hopes for the Fed and associated gains in risk appetite have hit the USD…[20 May]
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Renewed dovish hopes for the Fed and associated gains in risk appetite have hit the USD...[20 May]
Exports are starting to tick up, and consumption is proving quite resilient. [2 Apr]
The US will increase tariffs on a range of strategic goods from China including EVs, solar...[16 May]
For the sixth consecutive meeting (since July 2023), the FOMC voted unanimously to leave...[3 May]
HSBC’s recent Quality of Life Report' confirms what we’ve always sensed: physical and...[8 Apr]
After rallying in Q1 2024, Japanese stocks have delivered a more subdued performance in Q2...[3 Jun]
The GBP has been supported by its high yields, but this looks to have gone beyond what the...[13 May]
- As markets are now pricing in a delayed and slower Fed rate cut path due to sticky US...[2 May]
Stock markets in mainland China and Hong Kong have rallied this year, with solid momentum...[27 May]
Strong JPY bounces raises speculation of FX intervention. [6 May]
Recent US and EU policy initiatives highlight the importance of battery technology...[22 Sep]
As we enter the second quarter, we see a brighter outlook with the Fed rate cuts just...[15 Mar]
During this year’s National People’s Congress, ministers detailed concrete measures aimed…[20 Mar]
For investors in European stocks, the old adage that ‘it’s better to travel than arrive...[20 May]
The Fed held rates steady, saying the FOMC’s confidence on inflation has not improved; QT...[3 May]
We look for the USD to extend its rally, though gains from here may be hard to come by...[29 Apr]
The JPY weakens to a fresh 34-year low after the BoJ’s decision. [29 Apr]
In recent weeks, there’s been a reversal of fortune for Chinese stocks, outperforming...[13 May]
The USD is leading other G10 currencies so far in 2024, supported by a big shift in the…[23 Apr]
The Q1 earnings season is past the midpoint, and so far, results have been encouraging...[6 May]
Women face significant barriers stemming from financial disparities, such as earning less...[7 Mar]
Family life is undergoing unprecedented transformations. From social and economic shifts...[29 Feb]
The Q1 earnings season is past the midpoint, and so far, results have been encouraging. [6 May]
After hitting record highs, gold prices may stay strong on safe haven demand amid...[22 Apr]
The synchronised dovish messages from the central banks (Fed, ECB and BoE) have reinforced...[5 Apr]
As widely expected, the Federal Reserve voted unanimously to leave the target benchmark...[22 Mar]
Gold has broken higher since the start of March, rising by as much as 15%. Renewed concern...[29 Apr]
Cash underperformed the broad markets in 2023. Historically, multi-asset portfolios...[25 Jan]
The broad USD is likely to remain strong, supported by relatively high US yields and slow...[15 Apr]
Foreign holdings of RMB assets have dropped since 2022, but this alone does not mean RMB...[8 Apr]
Since the Fed’s last rate hike in July 2023, defensive sector stocks – usually classic...[22 Apr]
- After a Fed fixation so far this year, the FX market is finally acknowledging that...[25 Mar]
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Asian stock markets enjoyed a good run in Q1. Although Japan was the regional outperformer...[15 Apr]
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- The BoJ raised its policy rate for the first time in 17 years…[19 Mar]
FX market volatility has fallen sharply recently and, at the same time, the broad USD has...[18 Mar]
- Historically, Asian exports tend to be a leading indicator of EM corporate earnings. So...[18 Mar]
The GBP is the second best performing G10 currency so far this year…[4 Mar]
As we start a new year, it looks set to be characterised by rate cuts and elections…...[11 Jan]
The ECB and BoE are likely to pivot more explicitly towards policy easing in the months...[26 Feb]
The financial markets have experienced another eventful year, from the collapse of Silicon...[29 Nov]
Growing investor expectations of an economic soft landing over recent months have...[4 Mar]
As market expectations of a March Fed rate cut are too premature, we believe it will need...[1 Feb]
- Market thoughts of a shallower global easing cycle should support the ‘safe-haven’ USD…[19 Jan]
Since mid-January, markets have scaled back expectations for Western central bank policy...[26 Feb]
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Solid economic growth and stabilised inflation rates are supportive of the Indian bond...[10 Sep]
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For its seventh consecutive meeting, the FOMC voted unanimously to leave the benchmark...[13 Jun]