Guide to the Markets
Comprehensive insights on all the latest global economic and market developments.
AI enthusiasm is widening beyond headline winners as compute buildouts strain cash flows and raise concentration risk—see where monetization, infrastructure, and adopters shape the next phase.
Rising bond yields amid inflation, oil shocks, and fiscal concerns are changing fixed-income tradeoffs—learn what this means for portfolios today.
Asian earnings season spotlights whether tech-led gains can endure as AI demand reshapes supply chains, capex, and valuation narratives—read the takeaways now.
Strong earnings and AI-led investment are reshaping sectors from banks to chips—see what is driving momentum and where adoption matters most.
Oil supply disruption can reshape inflation, growth, and asset performance—see what market history suggests and what to watch next.
Middle East supply disruptions can ripple into global inflation through energy, shipping, and agriculture inputs, shaping prices and growth expectations—learn what to watch next.
Central banks weigh inflation shocks and slowing growth amid conflict and tariffs, shaping rates and bond curves with ripple effects for portfolios and planning; learn what to watch next.
Semi-liquid funds expand access to private markets but can restrict withdrawals during stress. Explore how the liquidity trade-offs and fund structures can impact you.
Asian central banks may diverge as energy shocks and currency weakness shift inflation and growth tradeoffs, reshaping rate expectations and market pricing across the region—read the key takeaways.
China’s latest GDP growth signals resilience amid rebalancing, with exports strong and domestic demand softer, shaping the global outlook for markets and policy—read the key takeaways.
Private credit faces scrutiny on defaults, liquidity, and software exposure, but recent fund reports show steady credit quality and returns versus public high yield—read the latest trend.
Market volatility, supportive policies and sector rotation are driving Value stocks’ comeback—explore the latest insights now.
Strait of Hormuz and Middle East routes bottlenecks elevate energy costs and stagflation risks in Asia, as central banks likely hold rates and volatility persists—Dive in and see the implications for investors.
Fed holds as March FOMC meeting highlights inflation trends and uncertainties. Read on for the latest policy pulse and what to watch next.
AI adds volatility to public markets, but private equity's long‑term case strengthens amid lower funding costs and a pick-up in deal activity.
Explore what the U.S.-Iran conflict means for oil prices, Asia's growth and inflation outlook, and the opportunities in Asian equities and real assets.
Explore the shift in China NPC's 2026 priorities to high quality growth, with focus on demand and tech, while property stimulus remains muted.
Explore the potential scenarios and near-term market risks that could arise from the U.S. and Israel's strike on Iran.
Explore the key takeaways for oil and global markets amid the ongoing U.S.-Iran tensions, and the investment implications.
Explore the investment implications and opportunities in Asian equities as the U.S. tariff reset shapes winners and losers in APAC.
The U.S. equity market was fairly muted after the SCOTUS ruling that U.S. President Trump exceeded his authority by using the IEEPA to impose "reciprocal" tariffs globally.
Explore key factors influencing AI investment and its monetization, and the tech stock trends and strategies for navigating the evolving AI market.
Mega-cap tech stocks, S&P 500 growth, and Gen-Z & Millennial spending trends are shaping the market outlook and sector performance.
Explore the divergence between metals and energy prices in modern markets, what drives commodity volatility, and how investors can hedge risks with smart asset allocation.
Kevin Warsh’s nomination as Federal Reserve Chair in 2026 signals a potential shift in U.S. monetary policy, with implications for interest rates, inflation, and financial markets.
Corporate bond yields remain attractive despite tight spreads and elevated risks, with income driving returns and active selection key amid full valuations and robust fundamentals.
Explore how robotics is emerging as the next frontier for AI in 2026, shifting market focus from model creators to infrastructure and real-world applications. Discover the technological breakthroughs, economic trends, commercialization challenges and investment opportunities shaping the future of AI-powered robots.
Regulators are fostering a sustainable uptrend in China’s stock market, anchored by rising insurance premiums and reforms, with balanced growth and high-dividend strategies to help manage volatility in 2026.
This paper discusses how developments within the tech sector could spill over to other sectors as AI adoption broadens over time.
This paper discusses the possibility of further Fed rate cuts in 2026, and the investment implications.
This paper discusses the factors that could drive Singapore equities as a compelling investment opportunity within Asian equity allocations.
This paper discusses the factors surrounding Asian equities' robust 3Q25 earnings results, and the investment strategy ahead.
This paper discusses the use cases for stablecoins, the key risks surrounding stablecoin transactions, and the investment implications.
This paper discusses the case for Asian credit on the back of investment-grade corporates showing strong fundamentals and high-yield credit with lower default risk.
This paper discusses the impact of the tech sector and AI in driving the 3Q 2025 earnings season in the U.S., and the investment implications.
This paper discusses the interplay between energy demand and AI data centers, energy supply and current constraints, and the investment implications.
This paper discusses the recent defaults in the auto sector, and the potential implications for private credit.
This paper discusses the key takeaways from the 4th Plenum of the 20th Communist Party of China Central Committee, and the investment implications.
This paper explores how overlapping partnerships among hyperscalers, chipmakers and model developers are reshaping AI markets with robust fundamentals.
This paper discusses why the yield curve could steepen further with the Federal Reserve cutting rates, and the investment implications.
This paper discusses the potential policy implications of Sanae Takaichi’s election win amid concerns over fiscal deterioration and rising inflation in Japan.
This paper discusses why ASEAN equities can act as effective diversifiers in investors’ Asian equity portfolios in light of uncertain U.S. trade policies.
This paper discusses the potential impact of a U.S. government shutdown on global markets, and the need for investors to diversify across asset classes.
This paper discusses how private equity presents a viable investment opportunity on the back of high valuations and concentration in public markets, and lower rates around the corner.
This paper discusses the support to Chinese equities from AI developments, anti-involution and globalization.
This paper discusses the potential impact of policy rate cuts on risk assets, like equities and corporate credits.
This paper discusses the downward revision of India's 2025 earnings despite a robust macro environment, and the investment implications.
This paper discusses the resilience of China's trade amidst complicated trade dynamics, and the long-term outlook.
This paper discusses the growing importance of the private equity space, and how it can represent superior investment opportunity over small cap stocks.
This paper explores the resilience of Asia's earnings growth for 2Q25 on the back of ongoing U.S. trade policy uncertainty and developments in AI, and the possible investment implications.
This paper discusses the investment implications from the latest 2Q25 U.S. earnings update, and the strategies by companies to mitigate risks from tariff uncertainties and the inflation spike.
This paper addresses the impact of ongoing uncertainties around tariffs on trade, and the investment implications.
This paper discusses the Federal Reserve's dilemma on the back of a slowdown in labor demand and supply, and the investment implications.
This paper summarizes the key highlights from the latest Federal Open Market Committee meeting. (3-min read)
This paper discusses the positioning of securitized assets in portfolios on the back of pick-up in yields above U.S. Treasuries and low correlation to equities.
This paper discusses the outperformance of European equities compared to the S&P 500 in 2025, and the factors that could further drive portfolio rebalancing away from the U.S.
This paper discusses the potential for diversification of growth and income opportunities for investors within Chinese equities.
This paper discusses the potential impact of the OBBBA on the U.S. economy, its fiscal position and debt levels, and the investment implications.
This paper discusses the opportunity in real estate on the back of higher-for-longer interest rates creating dislocation and supply constraints.
This paper discusses the need for currency hedging on the back of U.S. economic slowdown and policy directions pressuring the USD downwards.
This paper discusses the ongoing tensions between Israel and Iran, and the implications on oil prices and the global economy.
This paper discusses the impact of artificial intelligence advancement on businesses, and the investment implications.
This paper discusses how commodities, especially gold, can be a valuable investment tool for diversification and hedging against global growth risks.
This paper, written by Tai Hui, addresses why policy easing amid a soft landing backdrop should be positive for both equities and fixed income.
