Asian equities in particular Hong Kong, Korea and Japan have started 2026 with a bang. We ask Dilin Wu, Research Strategist, Pepperstone as to the reasons for this early rally and what are the investment ideas to capitalise on this.



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Asian equities in particular Hong Kong, Korea and Japan have started 2026 with a bang. We ask Dilin Wu, Research Strategist, Pepperstone as to the reasons for this early rally and what are the investment ideas to capitalise on this.Image Credit: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://Shutterstock.com">Shutterstock.com</a>

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.

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.

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Asian Rally, Early Days yet

With mixed data points, uncertainty remains as to the outlook for the US market. We ask Vishnu Varathan, Head of Economics & Strategy, Mizuho Bank as to his view of whether the Fed will be more aggressive with their rate cuts. We also ask if the Ringgit will continue to appreciate in 2026.



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With mixed data points, uncertainty remains as to the outlook for the US market. We ask Vishnu Varathan, Head of Economics &amp; Strategy, Mizuho Bank as to his view of whether the Fed will be more aggressive with their rate cuts. We also ask if the Ringgit will continue to appreciate in 2026.Image Credit: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://Shutterstock.com">Shutterstock.com</a>

2026, Economic Uncertainty Lies Ahead

Singapore’s Straits Times Index performed exceptionally last year up 22.7%, maintaining a streak of gains three years in a row. We ask Adrian Loh, Head Of Research, UOB Kay Hian Singapore for his 2026 outlook and strategies investors should be focusing on.



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Singapore’s Straits Times Index performed exceptionally last year up 22.7%, maintaining a streak of gains three years in a row. We ask Adrian Loh, Head Of Research, UOB Kay Hian Singapore for his 2026 outlook and strategies investors should be focusing on.Image Credit: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://Shutterstock.com">Shutterstock.com</a>

A New High for Singapore's Equities in 2026?  

North Asian markets have had a good start to the year. We ask Joe Quinlan, Chief Market Strategist, US Trust-BOA Private Wealth Management whether he thinks this rally will continue for the rest of 2026 and which sectors stand to benefit.



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North Asian markets have had a good start to the year. We ask Joe Quinlan, Chief Market Strategist, US Trust-BOA Private Wealth Management whether he thinks this rally will continue for the rest of 2026 and which sectors stand to benefit.Image Credit: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://Shutterstock.com">Shutterstock.com</a>

Asian Rally, Early Days yet

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