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CIO Perspectives: Is It Time to Increase Equity Allocations?

After the recent repricing of the Japanese Yen which triggered an increase in market volatility, many observers invoked dark macro scenarios. But is this really the case? Our APAC Head of Investment Strategy, explores the details and gives us the rationale behind our Global Investment Committee's increase in equity allocations.

CIO Perspectives: Is It Time to Increase Equity Allocations?

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FX Perspectives: Where will USDJPY go after the recent volatility?

Markets kicked off on the first Monday of August with high volatility shaking up the markets. Our Global Head of FX Strategy, uncovers the policies enacted by the Bank of Japan and the macroeconomic factors at play for the USD that contributed to this volatility.

FX Perspectives: Where will USDJPY go after the recent volatility?

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CIO Perspectives: Addressing Recent Volatility in Markets

Recent volatility in markets around the world shocked investors and sparked concerns and some panic. What could have sparked this volatility? Our APAC investment strategist, uncovers the reasons for this volatility.

CIO Perspectives: Addressing Recent Volatility in Markets

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CIO Perspectives: US and Japan Central Bank Meetings

Two important central bank meetings took place. Firstly, the Bank of Japan lifted policy rates to 0.25% and reduced government bond purchases. On the same day, the Fed held rates steady but cautiously signaled future rate cuts. Our APAC Investment Strategist, discusses these developments and how it impacts fixed income portfolios.

CIO Perspectives: US and Japan Central Bank Meetings

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CIO Perspectives: An Update on the US Elections

Can anyone be sure about the outcome of the US elections? Probably not. And yet, investors tend to overestimate the economic impact of US election results. Our APAC Investment Strategist, runs us through the differences in policy between the running candidates and reveals the potential portfolio implications.

CIO Perspectives: An Update on the US Elections

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CIO Perspectives: Navigating Elections and Cyber-glitches

Softer US growth and inflation data lifted market expectations for Fed rate cuts, then the presidential debate, an assassination attempt on Trump, and subsequently Biden's exit from the race all led markets to start pricing in potential policies presuming a Trump presidency. Sprinkled on top, a massive computer glitch knocked out millions of devices across important services. How can an Investor navigate through market turbulence? Our APAC Head of Investment Strategy, leads us through these tumultuous times.

CIO Perspectives: Navigating Elections and Cyber-glitches

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CIO Perspectives: Labor Market Slowing, Corporate Profits Growing

The latest scare over even more draconian tech export bans by the US against China has hit popular megacap tech stocks. But is the fear warranted? Our APAC Head of Investment Strategy Ken Peng brings to our attention the sharp market correction on semiconductors and how the broader equity market could be benefitting from a more dovish Fed.

CIO Perspectives: Labor Market Slowing, Corporate Profits Growing

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CIO Perspectives: What's Next For Japan?

Japanese equities have traded sideways recently after a 21% surge in the first quarter. Investors are wondering if they have missed the train for Japanese equities. Our APAC Head of Investment Strategy, believes that the next phase of Japan's bull market might have just begun and gives us the key reasons why Japan represents an opportunity to diversify overly concentrated portfolios.

CIO Perspectives: What's Next For Japan?

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FX Perspectives: Yen At The Highest Levels Since 1980s And Safe Haven Inflows Into The DXY

The recent rise in the broad-based USD Index (DXY) had little to do with the Fed Outlook and more with the global uncertainty driving safe haven inflows. Looking across the pacific, the Japanese Yen saw its highest level since the late 1980s. Can the Yen reverse this weakness? How will the macroeconomic and political backdrop in the US affect the outlook for the Yen? Our Head of FX Strategy, gives us the rundown of the factors affecting these sets of currencies.

FX Perspectives: Yen At The Highest Levels Since 1980s And Safe Haven Inflows Into The DXY