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<p>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.</p>

US Jobless Claims Changes Rate Cut Trajectory?

Michele Schneider, Chief Strategist from Market Gauge, shares her perspective on the recent US jobless claims figures and whether this clarifies a US December rate cut by the Fed amid frothy valuations in the US stock market. Image Credit: shutterstock.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

11-21
12:24

Nvidia, The FOMO Trade

Nvidia results beat expectations but yet markets were slightly disappointed as growth was not at the higher end of the range. We ask Tony Nash, CEO, Complete Intelligence if Nvidia is still the stock that cannot be ignored despite the expensive valuations and return of 200% on a year to date basis.Image Credit: Shutterstock.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

11-20
12:21

December Rate Cut Still In The Cards

Carlos Casanova, Senior Economist at UBP, shares his perspective on the likelihood of the Fed embarking on the December rate cut and whether China's recent uplift in consumer sentiment reflects a sustained economic recovery.Image Credit: shutterstock.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

11-19
12:32

Turning More Cautious On India

The Indian equity markets have corrected sharply from the recent highs in September as foreign investors sold USD13bn of equities. We ask Pramod Amthe, Head Of Institutional Equity Research, InCred Capital if this selloff is a buying opportunity and what investment strategy to adopt. In addition, we ask about the impact of a Trump Presidency with its 60% tariff plans and 20% import duties on the Indian economy.Image Credit: shutterstock.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

11-18
10:23

Fed, In A Tight Spot

With inflation sticky and potentially rising next year, what choices does the Federal Reserve have when it comes to the pace and quantum of rate cuts? Joe Quinlan, Chief Market Strategist, US Trust-BOA Private Wealth Management gives us his perspective whilst we ask what investment strategy to adopt in the coming months ahead of a new US President.Image Credit: Shutterstock.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

11-18
13:00

US Exceptionalism Remains

US markets are taking a breather after the recent Trump rally. We ask Laurent Lequeu, Independent Market Analyst, and writer of The Macro Butler Newsletter tells us how markets will behave till the end of the year and if other markets offers investment opportunities as US market valuations start to look expensive.Image Credit: Shutterstock.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

11-17
10:05

Pace Of Cuts In 2025 Uncertain

After Fed Chair, Jerome Powell said that the US economy is in good shape and is in no hurry to cut rates, the market took a dip. We ask Tim Mulholland, President, TJM Limited, Chicago, what this means for US monetary policy and how we should position portfolios for 2025.Image Credit: shutterstock.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

11-14
11:46

Trump Tariffs Might Be Good For Asia

Although there remains much uncertainty over Donald Trump's economic policies, what are the implications for Asia? We pose this question to Peter Lim, Chief Research Officer, Trident Analytics, and also ask him specifically if there are any Trump trades here in Malaysia.Image Credit: shutterstock.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

11-13
10:31

Waiting For Trump And His Policies

The US will be reporting CPI, weekly jobless claims, retail sales and industrial production this week. All of which help paint a picture of the economy but are markets still paying attention? Song Seng Wun, Economic Advisor, CGS International Securities tells us his perspective whilst giving us his perspective on the Chinese economyImage Credit: shutterstock.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

11-12
13:10

Trump Tariffs Could Trigger US Trade Frontload

MIDF predicts that transshipment activity could heighten in the short term as firms frontload shipments to the US to preempt the imposition of further Trump tariffs. How might this impact Malaysian shipping players? We discuss the outlook for the transport sector with Imran Yusof, Head of Research at MIDF.Image Credit: shutterstock.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

11-11
07:57

US Markets Rally On Trump Trades

Wall Street investors are reacting positively to Trumps’ pro-growth policies, including the prospect of lower taxes and reducing regulations. But is the market getting ahead of itself? We discuss the trends with Joe Quinlan, Chief Market Strategist, US Trust-BOA Private Wealth Management.Image Credit: Shutterstock.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

11-11
12:09

Markets Loving A Trump Presidency

The S&P500 hit a new record high for the 50th time this year on the back of a Trump presidency with his pro-growth policies. We ask Tim Waterer, Chief Market Analyst, KCM Trade as to whether this rally has legs and what sectors to consider if the optimism continues.Image Credit: Shutterstock.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

11-10
13:09

Fed Cuts Rates As Expected

As widely expected, the Federal Reserve delivered a 25bps cut in the policy rate yesterday. We ask Brian Arcese, Portfolio Manager & Equity Analyst, Foord Asset Management as to what to expect in December's FOMC and also ahead in 2025.Image Credit: shutterstock.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

11-07
13:00

US Markets Cheer Trump Win

US markets hit a new high on the back of the resounding win of Donald Trump as the 47th President. We ask Tony Nash, CEO, Complete Intelligence if this rally still has legs as valuations turn lofty. We also ask if a strong dollar is good for companies and if China stands to lose from Trump's win.Image Credit: Shutterstock.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

11-06
12:07

Indonesia, A Laggard But Why?

Indonesia is the largest Asean economy with a population size of close to 300 million people. But of late, their economy has slowed while the Jakarta Composite Index has trailed that of the Singapore STI and the FBMKLCI. We askJerry Goh, Asia Equities Investment Director, ABDRN why and what investment strategy to adopt.Image Credit: shutterstock.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

11-06
10:15

Still Waiting For Details On China's Stimulus Plans

China’s National People’s Congress Standing Committee is expected to sign off on a stimulus package of between 6 trillion and 10 trillion yuan. We ask Carlos Casanova, Senior Economist at UBP for what he is expecting and will it be enough to revive the sluggish economy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

11-05
11:46

For Fixed Income, Stay Neutral For Now

Markets are waiting with bated breath for the outcome of the US elections as both candidates have different economic policies. For insights on how Fixed Income markets will react both in the US and in Malaysia, we speak to Winson Phoon, Head of Fixed Income Research, Maybank Investment Bank.Image Credit: Shutterstock.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

11-05
10:37

All Eyes On Politics For A Change

Investors are staying on the sidelines as US heads for the polls but what should the strategy be for the longer term? Joe Quinlan, Chief Market Strategist, US Trust-BOA Private Wealth Management gives us his perspective whilst weighing in on the different economic policies of the Presidential candidates.Image Credit: Shutterstock.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

11-04
11:45

Fed Rate Cut Is Expected

In a busy week for central banks with announcements due from Australia and UK, the US Federal Reserve is expected to cut rates by 25bps. We ask Shane Oliver, Chief Economist, AMP Capital whether he is agreement with consensus and why.Image Credit: shutterstock.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

11-03
12:25

Tech Is Priced To Perfection

Four of the Magnificent Seven reported earnings this week and it was a mixed bag. We ask Tim Mulholland, President, TJM Limited, Chicago as to which disappointed, who then surprised on the upside and does this mean that the tech sector is still a buy?Image Credit: Shutterstock.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

10-31
13:44

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