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CIO Perspectives: Focusing on US and China

The US election remains a key topic among investors as November 5 approaches. Only a strong "sweep" of red or blue can alter the course of domestic tax policy. Across the globe, China's strong supportive measures boosted equities but will it last? This week, our APAC Investment Strategist, zooms in on US and China.

CIO Perspectives: Focusing on US and China

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FX Perspectives: Tactical Upside Bias for the DXY Despite Weakening Trends

The broad-based USD Index (DXY) has fallen 4% over a two-month period since the end of July. Despite this, the tactical bias in DXY looks skewed to the upside. Are there reasons for this short-term support for the DXY and will it displace the medium-term view for a weaker dollar? Our Head of FX Strategy, examines the fundamentals at play and looks at other currencies that could be resilient to this tactical rebound.

FX Perspectives: Tactical Upside Bias for the DXY Despite Weakening Trends

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CIO Perspectives: China's Policies to Fight Deflation

For two years, the China’s progressively weaker economy and repeated disappointments over policy response had kept investors away. Last week, an unprecedented series of policies were announced to restore market activity and economic growth, with still more to come. Is this time different? Our APAC Head of Investment Strategy examines the policies.

CIO Perspectives: China's Policies to Fight Deflation

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CIO Perspectives: The Fed’s First Rate Cut and US Deficit Spending

Finally, the Fed began its rate cut cycle on Sep 18. The 50bp cut was a bit more than expected. Yet, after initial decline, yields rose with stocks along with the US dollar. Our APAC Head of Investment Strategy explains why a 50bps cut happened, where the Fed is headed for the rest of the year, and a primer on where deficit spending will go with regards to the US presidential elections.

CIO Perspectives: The Fed’s First Rate Cut and US Deficit Spending

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CIO Perspectives: Finding Opportunity In Volatility

Market Volatility has picked up in recent weeks. As the US election draws near, our APAC Investment Strategist examines the state of the US economy and identifies any opportunities that could exist in a highly political and volatile environment.

CIO Perspectives: Finding Opportunity In Volatility

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CIO Perspectives: US Corporate Profits Already Making New Record Highs

US Equities went from the fear of inflation and high interest rates to the fear of recession along with election uncertainties and geopolitical noise. In this podcast, our APAC Head of Investment Strategy examines the US economic landscape and uncovers opportunities that can exist in the wake of the mega cap tech selloff.

CIO Perspectives: US Corporate Profits Already Making New Record Highs

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FX Perspectives: Has the US dollar bottomed out?

The broad-based dollar index (DXY) have been in a downtrend since its peak in late September 2022. Much of its decline happened recently across a two-month period since mid-July. Our Head of FX Strategy, explains the reasons for the sudden sharp drop and if the conditions are ripe for DXY to stabilize and possibly rebound from here.

FX Perspectives: Has the US dollar bottomed out?

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CIO Perspectives: The Fed's upcoming rate cuts - What does it mean for EMs?

As expected, Fed Chair Powell affirmed that rate cuts are coming and that inflation came down. How will these rate cuts affect Emerging Markets (EMs)? Our APAC Head of Investment Strategy examines the potential effects and where opportunities may lie ahead.

CIO Perspectives: The Fed's upcoming rate cuts - What does it mean for EMs?

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CIO Perspectives: What's in the background behind the Jackson Hole Symposium?

The Jackson Hole Symposium which takes place this week have traditionally been a market mover. While markets have largely priced in a Fed easing over the next few months, there are some observations worth noting behind the anticipated Fed easing. Our APAC Investment Strategist notes a few cautionary indicators that have not been resolved and identifies a few sectors that may benefit in the upcoming environment.

CIO Perspectives: What's in the background behind the Jackson Hole Symposium?