In a year marked by rising cost of living and inflationary input prices, not all segments in the consumer sector did well with non-discretionary faring better. We check in with Genevieve Ng Pei Fen, Consumer & Glove Analyst, MIDF Investment Bank for her outlook for 2024 and top picks.



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In a year marked by rising cost of living and inflationary input prices, not all segments in the consumer sector did well with non-discretionary faring better. We check in with Genevieve Ng Pei Fen, Consumer &amp; Glove Analyst, MIDF Investment Bank for her outlook for 2024&nbsp;and&nbsp;top&nbsp;picks.Image credit: Shutterstock.com

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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Consumer Sector Still Facing Headwinds In 2024

American consumer inflation for February remained stable at 2.4%, in line with market expectations, as affordability concerns continue to persist, as the ongoing war in Iran started by Israel and the US, continues to rage. Tony Nash, CEO of Complete Intelligence, shares his insights.



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American consumer inflation for February remained stable at 2.4%, in line with market expectations, as affordability concerns continue to persist, as the ongoing war in Iran started by Israel and the US, continues to rage. Tony Nash, CEO of Complete Intelligence, shares his insights.Image credit: Shutterstock.

Navigating Economic Data, Oil Prices & War

With China recording a massive 22% export, we speak to Carlos Casanova of UBP to unpack the latest global economic developments.


He weighs in on the structural shifts behind Beijing's 4.5% to 5% GDP target, the front-loading of semiconductor and tech exports ahead of potential US tariffs, and the looming threat of global stagflation if disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz push oil prices to $120 a barrel.

With China recording a massive 22% export, we speak to Carlos Casanova of UBP to unpack the latest global economic developments. He weighs in on the structural shifts behind Beijing's 4.5% to 5% GDP target, the front-loading of semiconductor and tech exports ahead of potential US tariffs, and the looming threat of global stagflation if disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz push oil prices to $120 a barrel.

$120 Oil? China's Export Surge & The Stagflation Threat

Equities and commodities appear to have recovered from the previous days' rout as US President Donald Trump indicated that there might be an end to the American and Israeli military campaign against Iran. Joe Quinlan, Chief Market Strategist, US Trust-BOA Private Wealth Management, shares insights into the latest movements in the markets.



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Equities and commodities appear to have recovered from the previous days' rout as US President Donald Trump indicated that there might be an end to the American and Israeli military campaign against Iran. Joe Quinlan, Chief Market Strategist, US Trust-BOA Private Wealth Management, shares insights into the latest movements in the markets.Image Credit: Shutterstock.

Consumer Sector Still Facing Headwinds In 2024

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