Standard Chartered Money Insights

Daniel looks at more recent key drivers for Chinese equities, and how investors may position themselves in this contextSpeaker:   - Daniel Lam, Head of Equity Strategy, Standard Chartered Bank For more of our latest market insights, visit Market views on-the-go or subscribe to Standard Chartered Wealth Insights on YouTube.

Steve and Manpreet introduced the different types of bonds and the basics of bond investing. They then discussed the various drivers that can impact the return profile of bonds, concluding with key factors that investors should focus on when making bond investments. Read our full report to find out more https://av.sc.com/corp-en/nr/content/docs/wm-thematic-report-resilience-of-bonds-staying-calm-during-turbulence-11-september-2025.pdf Speaker: - Steve Brice, Global Chief Investment Officer, Standard Chartered Bank  - Manpreet Gill, CIO of Africa, Middle East & Europe (AME/E) and Head of Fixed Income, Currency and Commodities (FICC) Strategy, Standard Chartered Bank 

Daniel looks at the various scenarios in the upcoming FOMC meeting, where markets are expecting the Fed to start its rate-cutting cycleSpeaker:   - Daniel Lam, Head of Equity Strategy, Standard Chartered Bank For more of our latest market insights, visit Market views on-the-go or subscribe to Standard Chartered Wealth Insights on YouTube.

Audrey and Ray share their views on the upcoming FOMC meeting next week. They discuss the magnitude of the rate cut and its potential impact on the markets. Additionally, they examine the effects of recent political events in France and Japan on financial markets. They conclude with a discussion on commodities and the South Korean equities market. Find out more from our latest Weekly Market Outlook report here.  Speakers:  - Ray Heung, Senior Investment Strategist, Standard Chartered Bank  - Audrey Goh, Head of Asset Allocation,  Standard Chartered Bank

In today's episode, Steve narrows the focus to equity mutual funds and highlights the 4 things to consider when building an equity portfolio. The key is to take a calibrated approach. Equity investing promises healthy long-term returns, but the short term volatility can be difficult to stomach, especially those starting out on their journey. Therefore, it is important not to accidentally add to volatility unnecessarily.   Speaker:   - Steve Brice, Global Chief Investment Officer, Standard Chartered Bank  

Daniel digs deeper into the stellar performance of silver in 2025, and what to expect going forward.Speaker:   - Daniel Lam, Head of Equity Strategy, Standard Chartered Bank For more of our latest market insights, visit Market views on-the-go or subscribe to Standard Chartered Wealth Insights on YouTube.

As the Q2'25 earnings season comes to an end, Daniel discusses why weakening US macro data can lead to a near-term consolidation in US equities.Speaker:   - Daniel Lam, Head of Equity Strategy, Standard Chartered Bank For more of our latest market insights, visit Market views on-the-go or subscribe to Standard Chartered Wealth Insights on YouTube.

Daniel zooms into Gold – where the weak non-farm payroll numbers prompted further gains – and how investors should be considering positioning around Gold and Silver. Speaker:   - Daniel Lam, Head of Equity Strategy, Standard Chartered Bank For more of our latest market insights, visit Market views on-the-go or subscribe to Standard Chartered Wealth Insights on YouTube.

Daniel talks about the latest non-farm payroll number, and its implications for risky assets. Speaker:   - Daniel Lam, Head of Equity Strategy, Standard Chartered Bank For more of our latest market insights, visit Market views on-the-go or subscribe to Standard Chartered Wealth Insights on YouTube.

Manpreet and Ray discuss the impact of bond market volatility on risk assets. They share their perspectives on why they believe there is limited upside to long-term bond yields from current levels, as well as the yield levels at which they would consider adding to bonds. Additionally, they discuss how investors should position themselves in equities, particularly in Chinese equities during pullbacks, and conclude with insights on gold. Find out more from our latest Weekly Market Outlook report here. Speakers:  - Manpreet Gill, CIO of Africa, Middle East & Europe (AME/E) and Head of Fixed Income, Currency and Commodities (FICC) Strategy, Standard Chartered Bank - Ray Heung, Senior Investment Strategist, Standard Chartered Bank 

Daniel discusses possible outcomes of the US non-farm payroll data, and what they would mean for the chances and size of any Fed rate cut.Speaker:  - Daniel Lam, Head of Equity Strategy, Standard Chartered Bank For more of our latest market insights, visit Market views on-the-go or subscribe to Standard Chartered Wealth Insights on YouTube.

Daniel discusses the major factors driving bond yields in US and Europe at this moment.Speaker:  - Daniel Lam, Head of Equity Strategy, Standard Chartered Bank For more of our latest market insights, visit Market views on-the-go or subscribe to Standard Chartered Wealth Insights on YouTube.

Daniel talks about the sharp differentiation in performance within Chinese equities, and why a more selective approach is rising in importance.Speaker:  - Daniel Lam, Head of Equity Strategy, Standard Chartered Bank For more of our latest market insights, visit Market views on-the-go or subscribe to Standard Chartered Wealth Insights on YouTube.

Daniel discusses Trump's threat on the Fed's independence, and how investors should be positioning their portfolio.Speaker:  - Daniel Lam, Head of Equity Strategy, Standard Chartered Bank For more of our latest market insights, visit Market views on-the-go or subscribe to Standard Chartered Wealth Insights on YouTube.

Ray discusses the prospect of a Fed rate cut in September with Fook Hien and its implications for risk assets. They share their perspectives on US bond yields amid challenges to the Fed's independence. Additionally, they discuss their views on equities, focusing on the US semiconductor sector, as well as Chinese and European equities, concluding with insights on the Euro. Find out more from our latest Weekly Market Outlook report here.Speakers: - Ray Heung, Senior Investment Strategist, Standard Chartered Bank - Yap Fook Hien, Senior Investment Strategist, Standard Chartered Bank 

Daniel talks about the French political uncertainties, how it affects Euro-area equities, and what are the key levels to be watching out for. Speaker:  - Daniel Lam, Head of Equity Strategy, Standard Chartered Bank For more of our latest market insights, visit Market views on-the-go or subscribe to Standard Chartered Wealth Insights on YouTube.

In today's episode, Steve talks about mutual funds: what they do, their benefits as an investment vehicle and things to consider when choosing one.Speaker:  - Steve Brice, Global Chief Investment Officer, Standard Chartered Bank 

Daniel discusses the positioning from various types of investors in US equities, the risks behind the current melt-up, and the levels that investors should be watching out for.Speaker: - Daniel Lam, Head of Equity Strategy, Standard Chartered BankFor more of our latest market insights, visit Market views on-the-go or subscribe to Standard Chartered Wealth Insights on YouTube.

Daniel discusses EM local currency government bonds, what are the key drivers, and why a pullback would represent adding opportunity.Speaker: - Daniel Lam, Head of Equity Strategy, Standard Chartered BankFor more of our latest market insights, visit Market views on-the-go or subscribe to Standard Chartered Wealth Insights on YouTube.

Daniel talks about Powell's Jackson Hole speech and its implications for risk assets. Speaker:  - Daniel Lam, Head of Equity Strategy, Standard Chartered Bank For more of our latest market insights, visit Market views on-the-go or subscribe to Standard Chartered Wealth Insights on YouTube. 

Steve discusses with Ray their perspectives on the upcoming Fed and ECB meetings in September. They share insights and recommendations for the equities and bond markets, while also addressing the outlook for the USD and gold. Find out more from our latest Global Market Outlook report here.Speakers:- Steve Brice, Global Chief Investment Officer, Standard Chartered Bank- Ray Heung, Senior Investment Strategist, Standard Chartered Bank

Daniel shares thoughts about the upcoming US semiconductor sector earnings, and the implications for investors. Speaker: - Daniel Lam, Head of Equity Strategy, Standard Chartered Bank For more of our latest market insights, visit Market views on-the-go or subscribe to Standard Chartered Wealth Insights on YouTube. 

Daniel provides balancing arguments to the previous day's podcast, and how this would interact with the fundamentals of Chinese companies. Speaker:  - Daniel Lam, Head of Equity Strategy, Standard Chartered Bank For more of our latest market insights, visit Market views on-the-go or subscribe to Standard Chartered Wealth Insights on YouTube. 

Daniel shifts gears to talk about the current Chinese earnings season, and what it means to investors. Speaker:  - Daniel Lam, Head of Equity Strategy, Standard Chartered Bank For more of our latest market insights, visit Market views on-the-go or subscribe to Standard Chartered Wealth Insights on YouTube. 

Daniel talks about the outcome of the US-Russia summit and implications on risky assets. Speaker:  - Daniel Lam, Head of Equity Strategy, Standard Chartered Bank For more of our latest market insights, visit Market views on-the-go or subscribe to Standard Chartered Wealth Insights on YouTube. 

Manpreet speaks to Rajat about what we can learn from data about expected Fed policy in September, why we like China equities and what to make of the Trump-Putin summit. Find out more from our latest Weekly Market View report here.  Speakers: - Manpreet Gill, CIO of Africa, Middle East & Europe (AME/E) and Head of Fixed Income, Currency and Commodities (FICC) Strategy, Standard Chartered Bank - Rajat Bhattacharya, Senior Investment Strategist, Standard Chartered Bank 

Daniel looks at volatility in US equities, that can be caused by over-crowdness, and how investors can position themselves ahead of this.Speaker: - Daniel Lam, Head of Equity Strategy, Standard Chartered BankFor more of our latest market insights, visit Market views on-the-go or subscribe to Standard Chartered Wealth Insights on YouTube.

Ever thought about creating passive, inflation-protected income through property ownership, but don't want the headaches of managing tenants? REITs might provide the solution. Within a portfolio, REITs can provide good diversification benefits and a good source of income.  Speaker:  - Steve Brice, Global Chief Investment Officer, Standard Chartered Bank 

Daniel discusses the market's relief as the effect of tariff on inflation was not as bad as the market had feared. Speaker:  - Daniel Lam, Head of Equity Strategy, Standard Chartered Bank For more of our latest market insights, visit Market views on-the-go or subscribe to Standard Chartered Wealth Insights on YouTube. 

Daniel looks at the unusual downward revisions in US jobs data, what message it is sending, and how investors should incorporate this within their portfolio strategy.Speaker: - Daniel Lam, Head of Equity Strategy, Standard Chartered BankFor more of our latest market insights, visit Market views on-the-go or subscribe to Standard Chartered Wealth Insights on YouTube.

Daniel looks at the recent economic data in regions outside the US, the possibility of a consolidation in risky assets globally, and what portfolio hedges can investors consider.Speaker: - Daniel Lam, Head of Equity Strategy, Standard Chartered BankFor more of our latest market insights, visit Market views on-the-go or subscribe to Standard Chartered Wealth Insights on YouTube.

Ray discusses with Manpreet the reasons for expecting a Fed rate cut in September and its implications for risk assets. They also share their perspectives on equities in Korea and India, concluding with insights on the GBP and gold. Find out more from our latest Weekly Market View report here. Speakers: - Ray Heung, Senior Investment Strategist, Standard Chartered Bank - Manpreet Gill, CIO of Africa, Middle East & Europe (AME/E) and Head of Fixed Income, Currency and Commodities (FICC) Strategy, Standard Chartered Bank 

Daniel looks at how the US government is managing its fiscal position via issuing shorter-term debt, how macro factors are driving yields and where are the opportunities in fixed income. Speaker:  - Daniel Lam, Head of Equity Strategy, Standard Chartered Bank For more of our latest market insights, visit Market views on-the-go or subscribe to Standard Chartered Wealth Insights on YouTube.

Daniel discusses his observations on the drivers of Gold, and what it means for investors.Speaker:  - Daniel Lam, Head of Equity Strategy, Standard Chartered Bank For more of our latest market insights, visit Market views on-the-go or subscribe to Standard Chartered Wealth Insights on YouTube.

Daniel talks about how the Chinese policymakers are adding supply side reforms, and combining with existing demand stimulus, in order to boost PPI and inflation.Speaker:  - Daniel Lam, Head of Equity Strategy, Standard Chartered Bank For more of our latest market insights, visit Market views on-the-go or subscribe to Standard Chartered Wealth Insights on YouTube.

Daniel discusses the significance of the latest non-farm payroll data, and what it means to investors' portfolios. Speaker:  - Daniel Lam, Head of Equity Strategy, Standard Chartered Bank For more of our latest market insights, visit Market views on-the-go or subscribe to Standard Chartered Wealth Insights on YouTube.

Manpreet speaks to Fook Hien about the opportunities arising from the US Dollar rebound, what to make of US trade deals achieved so far and what they mean for US inflation and Fed policy.Find out more from our latest Weekly Market View report here. Speakers: - Manpreet Gill, CIO of Africa, Middle East & Europe (AME/E) and Head of Fixed Income, Currency and Commodities (FICC) Strategy, Standard Chartered Bank - Fook Hien Yap, Senior Investment Strategist, Standard Chartered Bank 

Daniel talks about the FOMC meeting, its implications, and the risk of the hawkish tilt.Speaker: - Daniel Lam, Head of Equity Strategy, Standard Chartered BankFor more of our latest market insights, visit Market views on-the-go or subscribe to Standard Chartered Wealth Insights on YouTube.

Daniel discusses the positioning across global equities, and the key technical levels to watch out for in the S&P 500.Speaker: - Daniel Lam, Head of Equity Strategy, Standard Chartered BankFor more of our latest market insights, visit Market views on-the-go or subscribe to Standard Chartered Wealth Insights on YouTube.

Daniel discusses the latest Tokyo CPI figure, the US-Japan trade deal and the likely increase in fiscal policy, can lead to a more hawkish Bank of Japan at the meeting this week.Speaker: - Daniel Lam, Head of Equity Strategy, Standard Chartered BankFor more of our latest market insights, visit Market views on-the-go or subscribe to Standard Chartered Wealth Insights on YouTube.

Daniel discusses what are the key signposts to watch out for that may dampen the current rally in US equities.Speaker: - Daniel Lam, Head of Equity Strategy, Standard Chartered BankFor more of our latest market insights, visit Market views on-the-go or subscribe to Standard Chartered Wealth Insights on YouTube.

Fook Hien Yap discusses with Ray Heung the reasons for expecting near-term consolidation in equities while maintaining a longer-term bullish outlook. They also cover our bond recommendations and share their views on the USD and gold.Find out more from our latest Global Market Outlook report here.Speakers:- Fook Hien Yap, Senior Investment Strategist, Standard Chartered Bank- Ray Heung, Senior Investment Strategist, Standard Chartered Bank

This week, Steve talks about the theory behind the benefits of diversification and 3 different ways to achieve it.  Please find the link to the latest Global Market Outlook here where you can find our asset allocation models for investors with different risk profiles.Speaker:- Steve Brice, Global Chief Investment Officer, Standard Chartered Bank

Daniel discusses the Japan-US trade deal, how the market reaction suggests that it trumped over the uncertain sentiment from the election results, and the implications for Japanese assets.Speaker:  - Daniel Lam, Head of Equity Strategy, Standard Chartered Bank  For more of our latest market insights, visit Market views on-the-go or subscribe to Standard Chartered Wealth Insights on YouTube. 

Daniel talks about the relative calmness on the tariff front in China compared to other economies, and the implications of Politburo meeting expected this monthSpeaker:  - Daniel Lam, Head of Equity Strategy, Standard Chartered Bank  For more of our latest market insights, visit Market views on-the-go or subscribe to Standard Chartered Wealth Insights on YouTube. 

Daniel discusses the results of the Japan upper house election and its implications for investors. Speaker:  - Daniel Lam, Head of Equity Strategy, Standard Chartered Bank  For more of our latest market insights, visit Market views on-the-go or subscribe to Standard Chartered Wealth Insights on YouTube. 

Daniel talks about the effects of inflation in US data, and what it means for investorsSpeaker:  - Daniel Lam, Head of Equity Strategy, Standard Chartered Bank For more of our latest market insights, visit Market views on-the-go or subscribe to Standard Chartered Wealth Insights on YouTube. 

Rajat discusses with Ray the ongoing consolidation in risk assets, the implications of the US inflation report, and the potential impact of the upcoming Japan upper house election. They conclude with a deep dive into the Q2 2025 earnings of US banks. Find out more from our latest Weekly Market View report here. Speakers:- Rajat Bhattacharya, Senior Investment Strategist, Standard Chartered Bank - Ray Heung, Senior Investment Strategist, Standard Chartered Bank

Daniel talks about the key factors that can help swing sentiment towards US equities, and how investors should be positioning themselves.  Speaker:  - Daniel Lam, Head of Equity Strategy, Standard Chartered Bank For more of our latest market insights, visit Market views on-the-go or subscribe to Standard Chartered Wealth Insights on YouTube. 

Daniel discusses the influence of tariff on the latest US CPI inflation figure, the reaction from risky assets, and what investors should be watching out for. Speaker:  - Daniel Lam, Head of Equity Strategy, Standard Chartered Bank For more of our latest market insights, visit Market views on-the-go or subscribe to Standard Chartered Wealth Insights on YouTube. 

Daniel looks into the reasons behind rising yields, in what can be a key source of volatility in H2'25.Speaker: - Daniel Lam, Head of Equity Strategy, Standard Chartered BankFor more of our latest market insights, visit Market views on-the-go or subscribe to Standard Chartered Wealth Insights on YouTube.