Market Watch

The FBMKLCI has defied expectations to rise 6% on a year to date basis but does this rally still have legs? And does the recently concluded result season gives us clues to this.  Chehan Perera, Head of Research and Strategist at CGS international gives us the answers whilst telling us what his buy ideas are for Malaysia. Image Credit: Shutterstock.com See omnystudio.com/listener for priv...

We appear to be living in strange times as almost all asset classes are up in tandem. We ask Tony Nash, CEO of Complete Intelligence to explain this conundrum and how to invest in these confusing times. Image Credit: Shutterstock.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

February's CPI print of 3.2% was higher than expected, yet US markets hit new highs. We ask Song Seng Wun, Economic Advisor at CGS International Securities in Singapore to explain this conundrum whilst asking him if he is a bear or bull on Chinese equities post their Two Session meetings. Image Credit: Shutterstock.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The market is beginning to expect the Bank of Japan to finally raise rates after decades of ultra low rates. We ask Joe Quinlan, Chief Market Strategist, US Trust-BOA Private Wealth Management his expectations and what that means for the Japanese equity markets whilst also discussing why the Euro is strong when the European economy is not. Image Credit: Shutterstock.com See omnystudio.com/listener...

The banking system is seen as a barometer of the economy. What then does the recent corporate results and banking statistics from the central bank tell us? Chan Jit Hoong of Hong Leong Investment Bank gives us his perspective and also his top picks for the sector. Image Credit: Shutterstock.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The recent market rally in the S&P500 and Nasdaq is driven by a handful of stocks. Should we be concerned about the concentration risk? Kingsley Jones, Chief Investment Officer of Jevons Global tells us whilst we ask if there are other investment opportunities to consider like Australia. Image Credit: Shutterstock.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nasdaq and S&P500 hit new record highs again but those gains are not broad based. In fact among the Magnificent 7, Apple and Tesla have been laggard with negative price performance on a year to date basis. We ask Tim Mulholland, President of TJM Limited, Chicago if it's time to bottom fish. Image Credit: Shutterstock.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jerome Powell had told lawmakers that the Fed is in no rush to cut rates until they have won their battle against inflation. What does this mean for the the pace and quantum of Fed Fund rate cuts? Vishnu Varathan, Head of Economics & Strategy, Mizuho Bank tells us his perspective and what a Trump Presidency might mean for the world economy. Image Credit: Shutterstock.com See omnystudio.com/lis...

At the National People's Congress, China’s government set a GDP target of five percent for 2024. We ask Jack Kouzi, Director for Strategy, VFS Group if this figure is achievable and if this will satisfy investors as market appear to be unconvinced. Image Credit: Shutterstock.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Singapore also recently concluded their 4th quarter result season. However, investors appear unimpressed as the Singapore Straits Times Index is down 4% on a year to date basis. What then is the best strategy to adopt to pick the winners and what are the headwinds it will face in 2024? Adrian Loh, Head Of Research at UOB Kay Hian Singapore tells us his views. Image Credit: Shutterstock.com See omn...

As China's annual Two Sessions meetings take place this week, are there any signals that could revive foreign investor confidence in Chinese equities? We discuss this and other market trends with Joe Quinlan, Chief Market Strategist with the US Trust-BOA Private Wealth Management. Image Credit: Shutterstock.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With the pandemic over, the fight for the tourist dollar is intensifying in this region with Malaysia, Singapore and Thailand offering visa free travel for Chinese and Indian tourists. Singapore has even upped the ante by offering incentives to Taylor Swift to hold her shows only in the city state. Yin Shao Yang, Associate Director at Maybank Investment Bank analyses how the aviation and gaming se...

The S&P and the Nasdaq powered to record highs on Friday - why is upward momentum on U.S equities so strong despite slowing consumer sentiment and confidence in the economy? Markets analyst Tina Teng weighs in on what's influencing the US markets rally, and other regional trends to watch.  Image Credit: Shutterstock.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On a year to date basis, the FBMKLCI Is up more than 6%, one of the better performing markets in Asia. We ask Imran Yusof, Head of Research, MIDF as to the reasons for this and also his views of the recently concluded corporate result season. We also ask him for his top buy calls for Malaysia in 2024. Image Credit: Shutterstock.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Markets rallied on the back of inflation data that was in line with expectations but will that exuberance last? Shane Oliver, Chief Economist, AMP Capital tells us his views whilst weighing on the Australian economy and its correlation with China. Image Credit: Shutterstock.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With US market valuations getting expensive due to the recent rallies, we ask if there are other markets which are undervalued and offer more upside. Tony Nash, CEO of Complete Intelligence gives us that answer whilst telling us if India will benefit from this 1+1 strategy. Image Credit: Shutterstock.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chinese equities markets rebounded strongly after the Lunar New Year holidays on the back of stimulus. Carlos Casanova, Senior Economist, UBP tell us if this momentum can continue as we await PPI data that will be released on later this week. He also shares his views on the Ringgit and is the claims of its weakness exaggerated? Image Credit: Shutterstock.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy...

With the benchmark Stoxx 600 index reaching a two-year high, European markets look bullish with opportunities abound. Joe Quinlan, Chief Market Strategist, US Trust-BOA Private Wealth Management breaks down the underlying themes, and weighs in on the UK including the FTSE and Sterling Pound. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Since the beginning of the year, the Chinese government has been introducing stimulus measures almost on a weekly basis. We speak to Kingsley Jones, Chief Investment Officer at Jevons Global if this means it is time to bottom fish the Chinese equity market. We also look at the other potential winners of AI other than the obvious winner, Nvidia. Image credit: Shutterstock.com See omnystud...

On the back of Nvidia's results, technology stocks had another boom propelling US markets to new highs. We ask Tim Mulholland, President, TJM Limited, Chicago if this boom is reminiscent of the internet boom in 2000. Image credit: Shutterstock.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Thailand and Indonesia with new heads of state are both proposing a raft of goodies but can government coffers afford to? Vishnu Varathan, Head of Economics & Strategy, Mizuho Bank tells us his views whilst weighing in on the most recent FOMC minutes. Image credit: Shutterstock.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The US stock market rally has been propelled by the performance of the magnificent 7, in particular Nvidia. We ask Laurent Lequeue, Independent Market Analyst and writer of the Macro Butler Newsletter if there are equivalents in Asia. We also ask him if the Japanese equity market still has legs after a good run in 2023 and also so far for 2024. Image credit: Shutterstock.com See omn...

US markets continue to rally on the back of strong tech earning and the AI theme. However what could derail this? Yeap Jun Rong, Market Strategist at IG International tells us the roadblocks to watch out for and why Europe remains the laggard market. Image Credit: Shutterstock.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With a theme of "Building Our Shared Future Together", Singapore tabled an expansionary Budget that was inclusive and had goodies for all. Thilan Wickramasinghe, Head of Research, Singapore, Maybank Investment Bank tells us which sectors stands to benefit and will it boost the STI which has been a laggard on a year to date basis. Image Credit: Shutterstock.com See omnystudio.com/listener for priva...

U.S markets ended in the red last week over concerns that interest rates will run higher for longer. Will equities rebound this week, or are there further externalities that might continue to pull stocks down? Independent economist Clifford Bennett weighs in. Image credit: Shutterstock.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.