What are the latest inflation data telling us?
This paper, written by Tai Hui, discusses what investors should make of the strong recent inflation data, and what it means for their investments.
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What is the inflation risk?
This paper, written by Kerry Craig, discusses the inflation outlook in the U.S. and around the world in the coming months and years, and what this means for investors.
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Can international stocks provide a hedge against rising inflation?
Inflation has been a hot topic amongst investors. Globally, inflation is expected to rise this year from 2020’s low levels. This reflation, a sign that the economy is operating above potential, should lead to strong earnings growth as well
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How will the Fed’s decision on the Supplementary Leverage Ratio (SLR) impact markets?
For better or for worse, banks are required to meet various liquidity and leverage requirements. One ratio that measures a bank’s ability to absorb losses is the Supplementary Leverage Ratio (SLR). The SLR formula measures tier 1 capital, which consists mostly of common and preferred stock, as a percent of total leverage exposure.
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U.S. 4Q20 earnings season
This paper, written by David M. Lebovitz and Ian Hui, discusses our views on the U.S. 4Q20 earnings season so far and its investment implications.
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How should Asian investors handle the current bout of market volatility?
This paper, written by Tai Hui, addresses the reason behind and our view regarding the latest market volatility and its investment implications.
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What are President Biden’s policy priorities?
This paper, written by Tai Hui, discusses the implications of newly-elected President Biden's policies, such as those regarding COVID-19 and China.
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Can China sustain its strong economic momentum?
This paper, written by Chaoping Zhu, discusses the outlook on China following its recent economic data releases and fresh outbreak of COVID-19 infections.
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Should investors worry about the recent rise in Treasury yield?
This paper, written by Tai Hui, discusses the implications of rising Treasury yields on inflation, the U.S. dollar and overall economic recovery.
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What could upset a happy New Year?
This paper, written by Tai Hui, discusses the key market risks heading into 2021.
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Should investors worry about inflation?
This paper, written by Tai Hui, discusses the outlook on central bank policies to address inflation concerns heading into 2021.
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What are the implications of rising corporate bond defaults in China?
This paper, written by Marcella Chow and Chaoping Zhu, discusses the outlook on capital markets following a rise in Chinese bond defaults.
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What does the end of the Fed’s credit facilities mean?
This paper, written by Kerry Craig, discusses the ending of various Federal Reserve credit facilities in a time of lower fiscal support and weaker economic activity.
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Was the 3Q earnings season really that great?
Thsi paper, written by Ian Hui and Alex Cheung, analyzes the 3Q 2020 U.S. earnings results and the outlook for the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Where still offers value and could continue to benefit if a vaccine is approved?
A Covid-19 vaccine could be a game changer for the global economy and markets. Global Market Strategist, Mike Bell highlights three areas that could continue to benefit should a vaccine be approved.
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How should investors consider the impact of climate change on their portfolios?
This paper, written by Vincent Juvyns, looks at how investors can manage climate-related risks in their portfolios, while also driving real change.
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What should investors do, given the latest surge in COVID-19 in Europe and the U.S.?
This paper, written by Tai Hui, discusses the recent rebound in COVID-19 cases and their implications on global markets.
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China’s recovery on track
This paper, written by Chaoping Zhu, addresses the latest Chinese GDP data and recovering economy with its investment implications.
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Are Chinese authorities worried about the Chinese yuan's strength?
This paper, written by Tai Hui, discusses the outlook on the Chinese yuan following its recent strong performance.
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What are the implications of China's inclusion in the FTSE WGBI?
This paper, written by Alex Cheung and Ian Hui, discusses the outlook on the Chinese fixed income market following FTSE Russell’s decision to include China in its World Government Bond Index.
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What is the latest progress of China's economic recovery?
This paper, written by Tai Hui and Chaoping Zhu, discusses the outlook on China following recent economic data releases.
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Why should I invest in equities when they are already so expensive?
This paper, written by Tai Hui, discusses the positive outlook on global equities despite high valuations.
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Can the market bounce back?
This paper, written by Kerry Craig, discusses the longer-term outlook for equities following the recent sell-off of tech and growth stocks.
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What does the Fed’s latest change in monetary policy framework mean for Asian investors?
This paper, written by Tai Hui, discusses the recent statement by the Federal Reserve and its implications on global markets.
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What are the implications from the latest review of the U.S.-China Phase One Agreement?
This paper, written by Tai Hui, analyzes the recent discussion between the U.S. and China regarding the Phase One trade agreement.
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Loss aversion: How does this impact investors now?
Loss aversion refers is the preference to avoid losing compared to gaining an equivalent amount.
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Where do we stand in the economic recovery?
Last week, we learned that the unemployment rate fell to 10.2% in July.
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Should I be positioned for higher yields?
Last week, we learned that the unemployment rate fell to 10.2% in July.
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Will tensions between the U.S. and China keep rising?
This paper, written by Gabriela Santos, discusses the outlook for U.S.-China tensions amidst COVID-19 and the upcoming election season.
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What are earnings forecasts telling us about the recovery?
This paper, written by Tai Hui, analyzes the S&P 500 earnings reports and forecasts and their implications on the recovery from the effects of COVID-19.
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How should current conditions be reflected in asset allocation?
We revisit asset allocation views as the global economy appears to be in the early innings of recovery, but stares down the limitations to growth in a pre-vaccine world.
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Is the U.S. dollar weakness here to stay? What should investors do?
This paper, written by Tai Hui, examines the recent decline of the U.S. dollar and its implications on global markets.
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Could a second wave of outbreak derail economic recovery?
A number of countries have seen a pick-up in new infections in recent weeks. Instead of derailing the global economy and forcing another dip in economic activities, the latest outbreaks are more likely to dampen and delay the global economy making a full recovery.
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Does re-opening mean re-orienting equities?
This paper, written by Kerry Craig, discusses the improving market sentiment and the outlook on equities.
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Will the Fed cause inflation?
The balance sheet of the U.S. Federal Reserve (Fed) has increased by 2.9 trillion USD since the start of March, meaning that in just over eleven weeks it has grown more than it did in the five years following the Financial Crisis.
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How will COVID-19 affect Sustainable Bonds?
Global governments have been swift and bold in supporting their economies, building a bridge to get consumers, small businesses and corporates over the present abyss to the other side. Given the unknown breadth and depth of the abyss, more stimulus may be required.
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Income hunting: If life was tough before, it’s even tougher now
While dividends in some regions are likely to face pressure in the coming months, now is not the time to give up on equities as a key source of income for multi-asset portfolios.
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What are the arguments for investors to stay invested in long-dated Treasuries?
This paper, written by Tai Hui, provides an update on fixed income investment opportunities.
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What can we expect from the National People’s Congress?
This paper, written by Chaoping Zhu, provides a preview of China’s expected economic policies ahead of the National People’s Congress.
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COVID-19 shows ESG matters more than ever
The COVID-19 crisis is causing short-term ESG repercussion and longer-term shifts. Find out why sustainability has never been more important for investors.
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Does a slowdown in new infections mean the worst is over?
Investors are keenly monitoring the number of new infections around the world to gauge whether the COVID-19 outbreak is under control.
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The Great Glut: A historic supply and demand shock in the oil market
Rising production and collapsing demand due to the COVID-19 pandemic is causing an unprecedented glut in the oil market. As a result, we are currently witnessing a pronounced supply and demand shock that has sent oil prices to a multi-year low.
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How vulnerable are emerging markets?
Spreads on emerging market (EM) bond yields have widened to levels not seen since the global financial crisis as concerns grow about the size of the economic downturn.
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Can oil prices recover if there is a deal between OPEC and Russia?
Oil prices collapsed in early March due to the price war between the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC), led by Saudi Arabia, and Russia
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China set to advance stimulus efforts
As governments around the world step up their fiscal packages to counter the economic fallout from the COVID-19 outbreak, the Chinese government is also following the same path.
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A COVID-driven spike in claims
Initial claims for unemployment insurance surged to the highest level ever: 3,283,000, spiking from a slightly revised 282,000 last week.
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The COVID-19 Relief Bill-Holding the Economy in Suspended Animation
This paper, written by Dr. David Kelly, reviews the U.S> relief bill and its investment implications.
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What is the Fed doing and what does it mean for fixed income?
The U.S. Federal Reserve (Fed) has pulled out its alphabet bazooka in an effort to ensure sufficient liquidity and the smooth functioning of financial markets, while also providing credit to businesses that are affected by the spread of COVID-19 and the stall in global economic activity.
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The Fed’s aggressive actions to restore market stability
In the past two weeks, the traditional negative correlation between equities and government bonds has broken down.
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Will the Fed’s shock and awe work?
The U.S. Federal Reserve (Fed) opted for another surprise rate cut this morning (March 16, Asia time), instead of waiting for the March 17-18 Federal Open Market Committee meeting.
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What does the latest oil price collapse mean for investors?
It is important to avoid trying to predict the future; rather, clients are best served by monitoring the present situation and maintaining composure.
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How low can U.S. Treasury yields go?
Worries about the spread of the COVID-19 virus continued to grip markets this week.
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Equity markets fall into correction
This paper, written by Tai Hui and Kerry Craig, addresses the latest equity markets’ correction and its investment implications.
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Could the COVID-19 outbreak derail Asian economic growth?
The good news is that the number of new confirmed COVID-19 cases in China is coming down and that more people are now recovering than getting infected.
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What happens if the Fed tries to normalize its balance sheet again?
The U.S. Federal Reserve (Fed) has become a dominant player in the bond market through successive rounds of quantitative easing (QE).February 19, 2020
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Could we see more monetary easing by Asian central banks?
The economic fallout from the Coronavirus outbreak is expected to become more significant for the rest of Asia in the weeks ahead.
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What can the Chinese authorities do to protect growth from the outbreak?
China will also need to start addressing the economic fallout soon, as businesses face significant pressure from disruption to consumption.
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Is the U.S.-China trade war over?
Policymakers on both sides of the Pacific have emphasized that they view their work as incomplete and that several issues remain un-addressed.
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Should investors still worry about US-China trade?
The U.S. and Chinese governments gave markets an early Christmas present when they agreed to a partial trade deal. However, much will depend on the details.
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