Market Watch
Market Watch
Dovish or hawkish? Over or underweight? Bull or Bear? Investor paralysis? We speak to leading local and foreign analyst to find out how the different asset classes and markets will react to the latest news, results and even geopolitical events.Social links:
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What Will Move Malaysian Stocks in 2026
The FBMKLCI looks set to end 2025 up by around 2% for the year, a little disappointing compared to equity markets in Singapore and Jakarta. Peter Lim, the chief research officer at Trident Analytics, shares his outlook for 2026 for Malaysian stocks. Image Credit: Shutterstock.com
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Another Good Year for Markets in 2026?
Both the S&P500 and Dow Jones look set to hit new highs in 2025 but can this rally continue in the new year? We ask Song Seng Wun, Independent Economist for his views whilst trying to understand why the Chinese Yuan has been appreciating of late. Image Credit: Shutterstock.com
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Is Santa Clause Coming To Town?
The Santa Claus Rally typically starts on the trading day after Christmas. David Dietze, Chief Investment Strategist at Dietze Wealth Management Group, tells us if we should expect one this year. Image Credit: Shutterstock.com
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Stay Invested, Stay Optimistic on Markets
The santa rally is upon us with US Indicies up after a weak start to December. Joe Quinlan, Chief Market Strategist, US Trust-BOA Private Wealth Management tell us if this rally will continue into 2026 and what is asset allocation to adopt. Image Credit: Shutterstock.com
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Don't Give Up On AI Trades Yet
Last week, US markets rallied on the back of AI trades as markets assumed that the tech bubble will not materialise. Tim Waterer, Chief Market Analyst, KCM Trade give us his perspective and if this theme will continue into 2026. Image Credit: Shutterstock.com
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Not All AI Stocks are Winners
The tech sector is a tale of two halves with stellar results from Micron but disappointing numbers from Oracle and Broadcom. We ask Dilin Wu, Research Strategist, Pepperstone if this is the end of the AI rally or is it a case of just being more discerning. Image Credit: Shutterstock.com
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Is the AI Fairy Tale Over?
As the year comes to a close, the selling on AI stocks remains unabated. We ask Tony Nash, CEO, Complete Intelligence, if it's time to sell tech names that have benefitted from this theme. We also ask about the outlook of oil for 2026 and if this commodity's fortune can be reversed. Image Credit…
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2026, Time for Small-Mid Cap Stocks?
On year to date basis, the FTSE Bursa Malaysia Small Cap Index is down 13%. However are valuations in this space too attractive to ignore? Lee Meng Horng, Senior Analyst, RHB Investment Bank tells us his perspective, the investment strategy to adopt and his top buy ideas. Image Credit: Shutters…
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Appreciating Asian Currencies in 2026
The China yuan hit a 14-month high against the USD even as the latest data show China’s economic growth stalling. Will the yuan continue to appreciate? Carlos Casanova, Senior Economist, UBP gives us his outlook on China's and other Asian currencies. Image Credit: Shutterstock.com
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Don't Rule out a Santa Rally
All eyes will be on the labour market report that will come out later today as investors take direction from that as to the health of the economy. Joe Quinlan, Chief Market Strategist, US Trust-BOA Private Wealth Management gives us his expectations whilst we ask if North Asian markets can continue…
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