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Dans ce podcast, Jeremy Fasquelle et Edouard Desbonnets, Senior Investment Strategist, reviennent sur l'année écoulée et analysent le contexte macroéconomique ainsi que la performance des marchés.Un résumé du contexte macroéconomique mondialComment l'inflation a-t-elle affecté les marchés obligataires et comment les banques centrales sont-elles intervenues ?La faiblesse du dollar est-elle une conséquence des politiques tarifaires du président Trump ?Un bilan des marchés actionsLes matières premières ont été la classe d'actifs vedette de l'année, mais lesquelles les investisseurs devraient-ils surveiller en 2026 ?Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

Donald Trump's decision to allow Nvidia Corp. to sell advanced chips to China marks more than just a shift in US tech policy. It also raises questions about how far he'll go to steady ties with Xi Jinping. The Republican leader granted America's most-valuable company permission on Tuesday to export its high-end H200 chip to China, watering down years of US national security safeguards. While he pledged Nvidia's top products would remain off bounds, the move gives China access to semiconductors at least a generation ahead of its best technology. For more on the AI story and the overall outlook on the Chinese Economy, we spoke to Chi Lo, Global Market Strategist, BNP Paribas Asset Management. Plus - Wall Street had a sluggish session as investors awaited clues on the Federal Reserve's policy path in its final interest rate policy of the year. Traders are anticipating a third consecutive Fed rate cut Wednesday, while the focus will be on the central bank's latest dot plot, economic projections and comments from Chair Jerome Powell. We spoke to JoAnne Bianco, Senior Investment Strategist at BondBloxx. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mike Wilson, our CIO and Chief U.S. Equity Strategist, and Dan Skelly, Senior Investment Strategist at Morgan Stanley Wealth Management, discuss the outlook for the U.S. stock market in 2026 and the most significant themes for retail investors. Read more insights from Morgan Stanley.----- Transcript -----Mike Wilson: Welcome to Thoughts on the Market. I'm Mike Wilson. Morgan Stanley's CIO and Chief U.S. Equity Strategist. Daniel Skelly: And I'm Dan Skelly, Senior Investment Strategist for Morgan Stanley Wealth Management. Mike Wilson: Today we're going to have a conversation about our views on the U.S. stock market in 2026, and what matters most to retail investors in particular. It's Monday, December 8th at 9am in New York. So, let's get after it. Dan, it's great to see you. We always talk about the markets together. I think this is a great opportunity for us to share those thoughts with listeners. Our view coming into this year is still pretty bullish for 2026. We've been bullish on [20]25 as you have, probably for, you know, similar – maybe some slightly different reasons. I think one of our differentiating views is that we do think inflation is still a major risk for individual investors. And institutional investors, quite frankly, which is why stocks have done so much better. A concept, I think you're well aware of. And I think, you know, the risk for retail is that there's going to be; it's going to be volatile. So, point-to-point, we're still bullish as you are. How are you thinking about managing that point-to-point path? And how are you structuring your portfolio as we go into 2026 with a bullish outlook – but understanding that it's not always going to be smooth. Daniel Skelly: So, like you said, we've also shared this view that next year's going to be positive, albeit there's going to be more volatility. And when I think about the two main risks that retail investors are facing today, one of them is definitely inflation. We're seeing that in services. We're seeing that in housing. We've had the labor market shrink over the recent couple of quarters, so who knows if wage inflation pops up again. But there are ways to definitely hedge against that in an equity portfolio. We think, for instance, owning parts of the AI infrastructure cohort is one of the ways of hedging, whether that be in utilities, pipelines, energy infrastructure in general. These are areas that we think are a necessary hedge against inflation risk. And number two are a positive diversifier. And second key point, Mike, just thinking about that diversification comment. Look, we all know that in many ways the Mag 7 – and the technology strength that we've seen this past year – has driven a fairly concentrated market. I think what people, particularly on the individual side, are recognizing less is just how much AI cuts across many other sectors in parts of the market. And again, we think that risk of over concentration is still out there. And we like the idea of thinking of embedding natural diversification into the equity portfolio. Mike Wilson: Yeah. I mean, it's interesting. Inflation, you know, is part of that story too because AI is somewhat disinflationary or deflationary. I think, you know, investing in things that can drive higher productivity even away from AI can mitigate some of that risk in the economic outlook. But if I think about, you know, the Mag 7 dominance, and just this concentrated market risk, which you spoke about. If inflation re-accelerates next year, which, you know, is one of our core views as the economy improves – doesn't that broaden out the opportunity set? And you know, like there's been this idea that, ‘Oh, you have to own these seven stocks and nothing else.' I mean, part of our view for next year is that we think the market's going to broaden out. How are you set up for that broadening out? And how are you thinking about picking stocks and new themes that can work – that maybe people aren't paying attention to right now? Daniel Skelly: Yeah, it's a great point, Mike. And so, on the first topic, we do think there's broadening, and that's a combination of factors. Number one is just the market becoming more convicted about the Fed cutting path, which we've talked about, and the firm's view reaffirms for next year. Number two is starting to see some of the benefits of deregulation, right, which should impact maybe some of the more cyclical sectors out there – Financials, Energy being two of them. Maybe seeing more M&A activity too as a byproduct of deregulation. And that should bode better for mid- and maybe small caps as well as they receive a M&A premia in the valuations. And I know you've talked about small caps recently in your commentary. But last point I'll make Mike, and it comes back to AI. It almost feels like AI is this huge inflationary ramp at first to get to that deflationary nirvana down the road – with productivity. I think one of the key factors we think about, in terms of a bottom-up perspective, which is what we focus on in across the portfolio, is definitely pricing power. Who owns the pricing power and the key data and the key AI adoption outlook in order to absorb all the different tools and technology diffusion we've seen in the last three years. And that's going to play out, Mike, as you well know, across a variety of sectors and themes. So, agreed, we should see broadening for all those varying reasons. Mike Wilson: So, I mean, there are a couple areas I think, where we overlap. Financials…Daniel Skelly: Yep. Mike Wilson: Industrials, Healthcare, some of the themes that I think we both; we share our bullish views. And what do you think those areas are, within those sectors? You think that you have a differentiated view maybe than the consensus being Financials, Industrials, Healthcare? That the market may be missing, which offers more upset? Daniel Skelly: Sure. I'll start with Financials, which has been an overweight call for us for some time, as I know it has for you as well. And I think that kind of cyclical re-acceleration in the economy is one part. I think the Fed cutting is another part. I think deregulation is clearly another driver. Fourth Capital Markets recovery, which we have seen now. We had a little bit of a technical lull with the government shutdown in terms of filings and issuance, but we see all of the pipeline indicators, indicating green lights for next year in terms of recovery. I think the one thing I would argue that I've observed in looking at all of our vast data sets is that despite all these different bullish factors, this still maybe has been a theme or a sector that investors have traded in and out of, right? I don't think I've even seen like a real strong, consistent overweight. So, I think number one, that's an opportunity. And last point is, listen, there's different sub-sector bifurcation going on, as you know, within the industry, whereas money centers and large banks are performing really well. The same is not the case of regionals and alts managers. And there are varying reasons for that. But we would even argue, Mike, there could be catchup trades within the sector next year. Mike Wilson: Yeah, I would agree on that. I mean, the regional over money centers and actually regionals over alt managers, because I mean – I think the Treasury Secretary has talked about this, you know. Trying to get the regulated banking system kind of back in the game may actually be an opportunity to take share back from some of those alt managers, which have actually done quite well. What about on Healthcare? We upgraded that back in the summer. I think you've been constructive on parts of Healthcare, right. Wwhat do you think people are missing there and why could that be a good sector for next year? Daniel Skelly: Yeah. We were definitely, I'll say, earlier than you and wrong. You had really good timing in terms of your Healthcare upgrade last summer. And look, the sector was out of favor for two years. What we think we observed in the kind of July-August period is: First and foremost, I think we got past the point of maximum policy concern and risk. And ironically, we saw some kind of nominal or surface level deal signed with the government around most favored nation pricing. And it was really, not a lot to write home about. It wasn't as egregious as a policy inflection as some had feared. So, I think that was the first key catalyst. Second, we just saw a really good revisions breadth. And I know this is a comment you make a lot in your work. But we saw across big pharma, tools and life science, medical technology, and devices. We saw really good positive earnings revisions coming out of third and even starting the second quarter. Thirdly, I think if you're talking about an M&A in capital markets recovery, you can't not talk about Healthcare. I think that's a space that'll be ripe for deal making. And then just fourth, right? Look, as the market broadens out, and as people are stopping or maybe slowing the crowding and the key leadership, they're going to go again from AI enablers to AI adopters. And we think AI is going to be a vector that cuts across the Healthcare industry in a really positive way. Mike Wilson: Yeah, I mean, the efficiencies that are, you know, possible in the Healthcare sector seem immense. I mean, it, it appears to me that that's going to be an area where there's probably some new solutions, some new companies we don't even know about yet. So, to me that's a very exciting area that's been dormant for quite a while. What about Consumer, Dan? It's been this K economy. It's been very bifurcated, you know, high-end versus middle-income, lower-income. I mean, what are the themes within consumer that you're finding in putting to work in your portfolio? Daniel Skelly: Yeah. We've talked a lot, Mike, in the last year or so about playing Consumer platforms, particularly domestically oriented versus global consumer brands. And there's a couple of key drivers behind that. But first, when you look at what's going on in consumer land, and Simeon Gutman's been a really good, kind of, analyst looking at this theme over time. In many ways it's starting to resemble the Mag 7 in terms of winner take all phenomena. If you look at some of the major consumer big box platforms, they're taking 50- 60 percent of share of total retail sales. Just a couple of companies. So, number one, we're really focused on platforms where market share gains, free cash flow and revenue – recurring revenue – in particular, are leading to even stronger competitive moats, particularly in a capital-intensive industry. And what we've observed about retail is that as those leaders in big box areas take more share, they can reinvest that winning capital in their advertising growth in their online channel and widen their moats even more. Secondly though, in order to have a positive theme, I've always said you got to fund it from somewhere. And so, what we've observed again over the last year or so is – when I think about some of the even highest quality global brands they've suffered seeing less traction in China. And that's amid less of a willingness from Chinese consumers to own American and European brands. There's a lot to that, but I think culturally, obviously the trade war, the AI war for prominence leading to maybe some of that lack of cultural traction. Secondly, we've also, I think, started to see the growth of AI tools start to weigh on established brands. I think what makes a brand cool and the barriers to entry in terms of creating brands is going to go down in the future because of AI influencing and advertising tools. And so, simply put, we continue to like, Mike, the big box consumer platforms across, clothing and food, housing, across e-commerce. That continues to be one of our higher conviction themes. Mike Wilson: All right, Dan, I want to come back to, kind of, AI infrastructure. I mean, AI spending has been the big, big theme. But there's other types of infrastructure spend and CapEx. It's been dormant, quite frankly, and with the [One] Big Beautiful Bill [Act] perhaps incentivizing some of that. How does that play into your thought process around other industrial stocks that could benefit? Daniel Skelly: Absolutely, Mike. You cited the AI infrastructure spending. We think continues kind of unimpeded going into next year. Number two, we think the Fed cutting, just creating better financing conditions in terms of bigger projects. You mentioned as well, the fiscal incentives. And look, I think Chris Snyder has been spot on the last year or so talking about reshoring production wins coming back to the U.S. I don't think this is certainly as cognizant on the – or on the minds of individual investors. Maybe not even institutional investors. But the U.S. is winning manufacturing production share and has been for some time. And we've seen that no doubt ramp up post the announcement of the [One] Big Beautiful Bill {Act]. No doubt. But we think that has implications, Mike, for stocks and stock picking within what we would call, kind of, shorter cycle themes. And I think whether that be in Logistics and Transports or HVAC or some of the Non-Resi, Non-Datacenter related verticals. There are a whole bunch of stocks that have been kind of dormant for two to three years as we've been in this ISM recession that we think could certainly wake up next year as things broaden out. Mike Wilson: Yeah, we would agree with that. And I guess lastly, you know, there's always this Johnny come lately, you know, fear factor of, ‘Well … stocks are up a ton. My neighbor's bragging how much money they're making. So, I must have missed it all.' And I think embedded within that is this fear of valuation. The valuations are now very rich. What's your response to individual clients about – it's not too late, they haven't missed it. It's still a bull market. In fact, we would argue a new bull market began in April with a new economic cycle. What is your response to those folks who have that angst? Daniel Skelly: Two things. One is the market today looks totally different than it did in the past, and AI is no doubt one big part of that. The composition of the market in many ways is higher quality, less debt, more recurring revenue. Big call option on productivity coming from AI earnings, power, et cetera. So, we think the market should trade at richer levels than it did in the past, point number one. Point number two, we would say whereas most people say time is your friend – for individual investors, they would also say valuation is no short term or short run indicator, but it's the best long run indicator. And looking at today's, again, extended levels of valuation relative to history – they would say that's not going to play out well over the long run. I would actually take the other side of that. I think that the earnings and the economic potential unleashed not just from AI, but some of these fiscal and monetary policies could create tremendous margin earnings potential in the long run. And so, I think today we're looking at a level of multiples that appears artificially high. And based on what could be a big earnings inflection point in that multi-year timeframe could frankly just be superficially high. Mike Wilson: Well, Dan, it's always great to get your perspective. I always enjoyed chatting with you. Daniel Skelly: Likewise. Mike Wilson: Thanks for coming on the show and sharing it with our listeners. It's great to see you. Daniel Skelly: Thanks Mike. Mike Wilson: And thanks to our listeners. Thanks for tuning in and let us know what you think by leaving us a review. And if you find Thoughts on the Market worthwhile, tell a friend or colleague to try it out.

Michelle speaks with Rajat about the performances of the CIO team's strategies this year, as well as investment opportunities around Asia and the US looking ahead.Read our latest Weekly Market View report here. Speakers: - Michelle Kam, Investment Strategist,  Standard Chartered Bank - Rajat Bhattacharya, Senior Investment Strategist, Standard Chartered Bank 

Ever wonder why the markets keep climbing even when everything feels uncertain?In this episode, Ben Law sits down with Libby Newman, Senior Investment Strategist at Vanguard Australia, to unpack what's really driving today's market highs, the rise of AI, and what it all means for long-term investors.From record share prices to gold surges and the unstoppable tech giants, Libby explains why diversification still wins, why most investors underperform the market, and how to build “all-weather portfolios” that thrive through volatility.You'll also hear why AI might be the next electricity, how population shifts could change the global economy, and the timeless investing lessons that separate the patient from the panicked.If you're managing family wealth, super, or farmland assets, this is a must-listen before your next financial decision.-----------------------Ben spent over 20 years working with successful business owners and farming families which allowed him to unearth the timeless principles on how to successfully grow, protect and maintain wealth.If you want to learn the principles of how to grow your family's wealth throughout the generations, then you might consider joining The AgriCoach Podcast each fortnight for more Wealth & Wisdom.Disclaimer: The information contained in this podcast is general in nature and for education purposes only. It is not financial advice. It is not legal advice. No one should act on the information without appropriate specific advice for your particular circumstances. Ben Law is a former financial advisor but is no longer licensed and cannot and will not give you specific or personal advice in this podcast. The Financial Bloke Group Pty Ltd accepts no responsibility for any loss or damage occasioned by any person acting or refraining from action as a result of reliance on the information in this podcast.https://thefinancialbloke.com.au/

Hannah speaks with Rajat about the end of the US government shutdown and what it means for US government bonds and Equities. They also cover other opportunities in the market including Gold. Read our latest Weekly Market View report here. Speakers: - Hannah Chew, Portfolio Strategist, Standard Chartered Bank - Rajat Bhattacharya, Senior Investment Strategist, Standard Chartered Bank 

Juan Leon, Senior Investment Strategist at Bitwise Asset Management, unpacks the rapid institutional adoption of Bitcoin and Ethereum, fueled by ETFs, regulatory clarity, and the rise of tokenization. He shares key trends shaping the next phase of crypto, including the integration of traditional finance and DeFi, and how this evolution could redefine corporate treasuries and real-world asset investing. Key Takeaways How major financial institutions are embracing stablecoins and blockchain infrastructure What the surge in tokenization means for the $500T real-world asset opportunity How Ethereum treasuries could unlock new income streams for traditional investors Why the convergence of Wall Street and DeFi may be closer than ever Guest Bio: Juan Leon is the Senior Investment Strategist at Bitwise Asset Management, where over the past 4 years he has helped lead research, product strategy, fund management, and sales engagements. He is a CFA charter holder, and prior to Bitwise Juan was a Portfolio Manager of equities, fixed-income, and commodities at a global asset manager. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- About this Show: The Brave Technologist is here to shed light on the opportunities and challenges of emerging tech. To make it digestible, less scary, and more approachable for all! Join us as we embark on a mission to demystify artificial intelligence, challenge the status quo, and empower everyday people to embrace the digital revolution. Whether you're a tech enthusiast, a curious mind, or an industry professional, this podcast invites you to join the conversation and explore the future of AI together. The Brave Technologist Podcast is hosted by Luke Mulks, VP Business Operations at Brave Software—makers of the privacy-respecting Brave browser and Search engine, and now powering AI everywhere with the Brave Search API. Music by: Ari Dvorin Produced by: Sam Laliberte  

Ray speaks with Fook Hien about the recent political events in the US and their implications for risk assets. They share views on US and China equities and then conclude with a discussion on UK government bonds and the British pound (GBP). Read our latest Weekly Market View report here. Speakers: - Ray Heung, Senior Investment Officer,  Standard Chartered Bank - Yap Fook Hien, Senior Investment Strategist, Standard Chartered Bank 

In this episode, we are pleased to be joined by first time guest, JoAnne Binaco, Partner and Senior Investment Strategist at BondBloxx ETFs. Recorded in early October 2025, we discuss the recent headlines around high profile collapses of some subprime lenders and how such collapses do not necessarily portend a systemic risk to the broader corporate lending environment and how investment opportunities may emerge with the rise in credit volatility.  BondBloxx disclaimer: Carefully consider the Funds' investment objectives, risks, charges, and expenses before investing. This and other information can be found in the Funds' prospectus or, if available, the summary prospectus, which may be obtained by visiting https://bondbloxxetf.com/prospectuses/ or calling 800-896-5089. Read the prospectus carefully before investing. The Funds are distributed by Foreside Fund Services, LLC. There are risks associated with investing, including possible loss of principal.

Manpreet speaks to Rajat about gold – what are today's key drivers, what are the risks and our view following its recent price correction. Read 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 

It’s been a volatile week across global markets. The US Federal Reserve is signalling that more rate cuts are on the way, the US–China trade war has flared up again over rare earths and AI tech, and gold has surged to yet another record high. In this week’s Market Focus Weekly from The Business Times, host Emily Liu breaks down the market mood with Yap Fook Hien, Senior Investment Strategist at Standard Chartered. Synopsis: Market Focus Daily is a closing bell roundup by The Business Times that looks at the day’s market movements and news from Singapore and the region. Written and hosted by: Emily Liu (emilyliu@sph.com.sg) Produced and edited by: Howie Lim Produced by: BT Podcasts, The Business Times, SPH Media --- Follow Market Focus Daily and rate us on: Channel: bt.sg/btmktfocus Amazon: bt.sg/mfam Apple Podcasts: bt.sg/mfap Spotify: bt.sg/mfsp YouTube Music: bt.sg/mfyt Website: bt.sg/mktfocus Feedback to: btpodcasts@sph.com.sg Do note: This podcast is meant to provide general information only. SPH Media accepts no liability for loss arising from any reliance on the podcast or use of third party’s products and services. Please consult professional advisors for independent advice. Discover more BT podcast series: BT Money Hacks at: bt.sg/btmoneyhacks BT Correspondents at: bt.sg/btcobt BT Podcasts at: bt.sg/podcasts BT Lens On: bt.sg/btlensonSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of Lead-Lag Live, I sit down with Derek Yan, CFA and Senior Investment Strategist at KraneShares, to cut through the noise surrounding the AI “bubble” narrative and unpack where the true opportunity still lies.From infrastructure shortages and the rise of reasoning models to the challenge of accessing private AI leaders, Derek shares why the current cycle is still in its infancy and how investors can capture the next phase of growth.In this episode:– Why AI demand is outpacing computing capacity worldwide– How reasoning models are reshaping the AI investment landscape– Why the Magnificent 7 alone won't capture the AI revolution– The importance of balancing infrastructure vs application exposure– How A-GIX connects investors to both public and private AI leadersLead-Lag Live brings you inside conversations with the financial thinkers who shape markets. Subscribe for interviews that go deeper than the noise.#LeadLagLive #KraneShares  #AI #Markets #TechStocks #AGIXStart your adventure with TableTalk Friday: A D&D Podcast at the link below or wherever you get your podcasts!Youtube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLgB6B-mAeWlPM9KzGJ2O4cU0-m5lO0lkr&si=W_-jLsiREjyAIgEsSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/75YJ921WGQqUtwxRT71UQB?si=4R6kaAYOTtO2V Support the show

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

Send us a textOn this episode I'm joined by frequent guest Roosevelt Bowman, Senior Investment Strategist at Bernstein. We discuss the recently released economic data on jobs and inflation. We cover what this data means for the economy, the stock market, and bonds. We discuss the impact of the AI trade on the stock market and how to think opportunistically even with markets at all-time highs. With any questions or comments, or to discuss your own financial situation, I can be reached at marc.penziner@bernstein.com or 212-969-6655.The information presented and opinions expressed are solely the views of the podcast host commentator and their guest speaker(s).  AllianceBernstein L.P. or its affiliates makes no representations or warranties concerning the accuracy of any data. There is no guarantee that any projection, forecast or opinion in this material will be realized. Past performance does not guarantee future results. The views expressed here may change at any time after the date of this podcast. This podcast is for informational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice. AllianceBernstein L.P. does not provide tax, legal or accounting advice. It does not take an investor's personal investment objectives or financial situation into account; investors should discuss their individual circumstances with appropriate professionals before making any decisions. This information should not be construed as sales or marketing material or an offer or solicitation for the purchase or sale of any financial instrument, product or service sponsored by AllianceBernstein or its affiliates.

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 

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 

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

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 

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 

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 

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

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

Raymond discusses with Ray how investors should position themselves in view of a market consolidation. They also share their views on upcoming key datapoints, including US inflation, trade negotiation and Q2 2025 corporate earnings.Find out more from our latest Weekly Market View report here.Speakers:- Raymond Cheng, Chief Investment Officer, Standard Chartered Bank- Ray Heung, Senior Investment Strategist, Standard Chartered Bank

Manpreet discusses with Ray how investors can position themselves to take advantage of potential market volatility as the Trump trade truce expires. They also share their views on the Japanese equities market and conclude with a discussion on oil price and the Canadian dollar amid the risk events in the Middle East.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 BankRay Heung, Senior Investment Strategist, Standard Chartered Bank

Stocks in Asia opened on a cautious note as the Israel-Iran truce appeared to hold and Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell gave balanced comments on prospects for rate cuts. Late Tuesday in the States, President Donald Trump appeared to undermine years of US sanctions on Iran, giving its biggest customer China the green light to carry on buying its oil as he seeks to bolster a ceasefire with Israel. We discuss Beijing's role in what now appears to be a subdued conflict with Jenni Marsh, Greater China Eco-Gov Team Leader for Bloomberg News. Plus - Treasury yields and a gauge of the dollar steadied. The benchmark 10-year yield shed five basis points in the previous session as Fed Chair Powell said "many paths are possible" for monetary policy. We look at the US central bank's path ahead with JoAnne Bianco, Partner and Senior Investment Strategist at BondBloxx Investment Management.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ray discusses with Manpreet the investment theme for 2H 2025: a weaker USD. They explore specific segments in equities and bonds that are likely to benefit from this trend. The discussion ends with strategies for hedging and mitigating risks amid renewed geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. Read our report to find out more https://av.sc.com/corp-en/nr/content/docs/wm-global-market-outlook-positioning-for-a-weak-dollar-20-june-2025.pdf 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 

Ray speaks to Rajat about the key takeaways from financial markets in the first half of 2025, looking deeper into European equities and also discuss potential impact on oil prices after the latest tension in the Middle East.Read our latest Weekly Market View here. Speakers- Ray Heung, Senior Investment Strategist, Standard Chartered Bank- Rajat Bhattacharya, Senior Investment Strategist, 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 Fook Hien the investment implications of recent US economic data and the "One Big and Beautiful Bill." They also examine the impact of rising long-dated Japanese government bond yields on Japanese insurers, the effects of a key Hong Kong developer deferring payment on its perpetual bonds, and conclude with a comment on the Euro.Read our latest Weekly Market View here. Speakers- Ray Heung, Senior Investment Strategist, Standard Chartered Bank- Fook Hien Yap, Senior Investment Strategist, Standard Chartered BankFor 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 renewed optimism towards US equity markets, where we see sector opportunities and why we'd consider adding long maturity US government bonds at current yieldsRead our latest Weekly Market View here. Speaker: - 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 BankFor more of our latest market insights, visit Market views on-the-go or subscribe to Standard Chartered Wealth Insights on YouTube.

Hannah discusses with Ray what investors should focus on following the trade truce between the US and China, concluding with a discussion on the AUD/ USD pair. Read our latest Weekly Market View here. Speakers: - Hannah Chew, Portfolio Strategist, Standard Chartered Bank - Ray Heung, Senior Investment Strategist, Standard Chartered BankFor more of our latest market insights, visit Market views on-the-go or subscribe to Standard Chartered Wealth Insights on YouTube.

Hannah discusses with Ray how investors should position themselves after the rebound in risk assets, what to expect from the US and China tariff discussions, and the implications of the two central banks' meetings during the week.Speaker:- Hannah Chew, Portfolio Strategist, Standard Chartered Bank - Ray Heung, Senior Investment Strategist, 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 discusses our outlook for the US dollar.Speaker: - Fook Hien Yap, Senior Investment Strategist, 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 discusses our view on how China equities can outperform within Asia.Speaker: - Fook Hien Yap, Senior Investment Strategist, 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 gives an update on the US earnings season and what it means for our equity views. Speaker: - Fook Hien Yap, Senior Investment Strategist, 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. 

Fook Hien discusses the US dollar's recent move lower and what it means for investors, especially the significance of risk management. Speaker: - Fook Hien Yap, Senior Investment Strategist, Standard Chartered Bank

Asian stocks edged down at the open after US President Donald Trump's criticism of Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell raised concerns about the central bank's independence and sparked a selloff in US assets. We get reaction from JoAnne Bianco, Partner & Senior Investment Strategist at BondBloxx Investment Management. Plus - late Monday, Japan's Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba said Japan won't concede to all US demands in trade talks, citing the need to protect national interests. Those comments come as a second round of trade talks between Tokyo and Washington are expected in the coming days. Suntory Holdings Chairman and CEO Takeshi Niinami says the current situation regarding US tariffs is "really concerning." Niinami, who also serves as Senior Economic Advisor to Prime Minister Ishiba, speaks with Bloomberg's Shery Ahn in Tokyo.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fook Hien discusses the US earnings season and what we can learn so far from US company management. Speaker:  - Fook Hien Yap, Senior Investment Strategist, 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.

Fook Hien discusses with Ray the implications for the market following Trump's pause of tariffs against major trade partners. Read our latest Weekly Market View here. Speakers:  Fook Hien Yap, Senior Investment Strategist, Standard Chartered Bank Ray Heung, Senior Investment Strategist, 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 the range of potential macro and market scenarios from here, and where he would go bargain-huntingSpeakers:- 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 BankFind out more from our latest Weekly Market View report here.

Send us a textOn this podcast I cover the recent volatility in the market. We discuss everything including today's market moves as they occured. Among the topics covered:The recent market volatility and the reasons behind it.The impact of tariff policy on markets, the economy, and global tradeA broad look at performance beyond just the S&P 500. This includes International and Emerging Equity Markets, Real Assets, Core Bond and High Yield Bond Markets.The benefits of diversification year-to-date.Probability of loss across a range of asset allocation strategies.The notion of buying opportunistically during market pullbacks. Does it make sense? If so, for who?Fed policy going forward and the impact on interest rates.How to think about long-term financial planning during periods of volatility.The impact of market timing during periods of capital markets stress.I was joined by Roosevelt Bowman, a Senior Investment Strategist at Bernstein. Many of you know Roosevelt. This episode is a replay of a client webinar from April 10, 2025.  With any questions or comments, or to discuss your own financial situation, I can be reached at marc.penziner@bernstein.com or 212-969-6655.The information presented and opinions expressed are solely the views of the podcast host commentator and their guest speaker(s).  AllianceBernstein L.P. or its affiliates makes no representations or warranties concerning the accuracy of any data. There is no guarantee that any projection, forecast or opinion in this material will be realized. Past performance does not guarantee future results. The views expressed here may change at any time after the date of this podcast. This podcast is for informational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice. AllianceBernstein L.P. does not provide tax, legal or accounting advice. It does not take an investor's personal investment objectives or financial situation into account; investors should discuss their individual circumstances with appropriate professionals before making any decisions. This information should not be construed as sales or marketing material or an offer or solicitation for the purchase or sale of any financial instrument, product or service sponsored by AllianceBernstein.

Steve speaks with Ray about the implications of US ‘Liberation Day' tariff announcements for investors, particularly their implications for economic growth, and what investment strategies are attractive in the current environment. Read our latest Weekly Market View here. Speakers:  Steve Brice, Global Chief Investment Officer, Standard Chartered Bank Ray Heung, Senior Investment Strategist, 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 speaks with Manpreet about what investors should focus on amid ongoing market volatility and global trade uncertainty. They discuss why Standard Chartered remains overweight on equities, albeit after a marginal trimming of the position, and on gold, and conclude with a discussion on the Dollar's outlook.Find out more from our latest Global 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 For more of our latest market insights, visit Market views on-the-go or subscribe to Standard Chartered Wealth Insights on YouTube.

In this week's edition of Through The Noise podcast, Michelle speaks to Rajat on how to position amid a declining US equity market, against the backdrop of ongoing tariff and recession concerns. Read our latest Weekly Market View here. Speakers: Michelle Kam, Investment Strategist, Standard Chartered Bank Rajat Bhattacharya, Senior Investment Strategist, 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 speaks with Raymond about our views on the market, focusing on the potential for a Ukraine/Russia ceasefire, the recent weakness in the DXY, and developments in the Chinese market amid the ongoing Two Sessions. Read our latest Weekly Market View here.  Speakers: - Raymond Cheng, Chief Investment Officer, Standard Chartered Bank - Ray Heung, Senior Investment Strategist, 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 to make of the recent growth data in the US, opportunities in the China tech sector rally and why we'd fade gains in the EUR. Read our latest Weekly Market View 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 For more of our latest market insights, visit Market views on-the-go or subscribe to Standard Chartered Wealth Insights on YouTube.

Ray speaks with Manpreet about our views on the market reaction to the US tariffs and the performance of the equities market. We also discuss the strength of the USD, bond yields, and conclude with a perspective on gold. Read our latest Global Market Outlook 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 For more of our latest market insights, visit Market views on-the-go or subscribe to Standard Chartered Wealth Insights on YouTube. 

In this episode of Critical thinking, Amit Popat, Global Head of Financial Institutions at Mercer, is joined by David Morrow, Head of Insurance, and Stephanie Thomes, a Senior Investment Strategist in Mercer's Insurance team, to explore Mercer's outlook for insurers in 2025. This year's paper reflects a transitional phase for the economy, defined by shifts in structural factors such as monetary policy, geopolitical uncertainty, and technological and regulatory innovation that requires a broader and longer perspective. These challenges will require thoughtful navigation, particularly for investors with a longer-term investment horizon, such as insurers. Key takeaways include: How investment risk can serve as a stabilising force for insurers: When underwriting results are under pressure from increased claims and reduced premium income, investment risk can be strategically advantageous because there's limited correlation between economic cycles and underwriting cycles. While underwriting performance is influenced by market conditions and competitive dynamics, investment returns can provide a stabilizing effect.  What strategies insurers can adopt to navigate a challenging environment, where recent fluctuations in interest rates have affected bond-oriented portfolios: There is considerable uncertainty about the direction of travel for markets in general, so insurers should consider modelling how their portfolios would perform under various scenarios, and to increase diversification, within the confines of acceptable risk and regulatory capital constraints.  How the growing number of semi-liquid and evergreen fund structures in private markets is changing the landscape for insurers: As private markets continue to evolve to meet the news of their investor base, semi-liquid and evergreen funds make it easier for small investment teams to participate in private markets, making it easier to maintain a target percentage allocation, relieve some of the administrative and operational burden of re-ups, and can relieve blind pool risk.  This content is for institutional investors and for information purposes only. It does not contain investment, financial, legal, tax or any other advice and should not be relied upon for this purpose. The materials are not tailored to your particular personal and/or financial situation. If you require advice based on your specific circumstances, you should contact a professional adviser. Opinions expressed are those of the speakers as of the date of the recording, are subject to change without notice and do not necessarily reflect Mercer's opinions.This does not constitute an offer or a solicitation of an offer to buy or sell securities, commodities and/or any other financial instruments or products or constitute a solicitation on behalf of any of the investment managers, their affiliates. For the avoidance of doubt, this is not formal investment advice to allow any party to transact. Additional advice will be required in advance of entering into any contract. Read our full important notices - click here

Manpreet speaks to Rajat about whether Trump is likely to prioritize tariffs or deals in his early months and how investors can position their portfolios around these US policies. 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  For more of our latest market insights, visit Market views on-the-go or subscribe to Standard Chartered Wealth Insights on YouTube.

Juan Leon is a Senior Investment Strategist at Bitwise. In this episode, we sit down to discuss Bitwise's recent CIO memo, 'Ethereum: The Comeback Kid of 2025.' We explore why Juan's team sees a turning point ahead for Ethereum and ETH, the significance of surging ETH ETF inflows, the $100T opportunity in tokenized real-world assets (RWAs), and how these trends could drive value accrual for ETH the asset. ------

Ray speaks with Rajat about the raft of policy announcements during US President Donald Trump's first week in office and what to make of them. They also discuss the ongoing US Q4 2024 earnings season and implication of the Bank of Japan's latest rate hike on currency markets. Find out more from our latest Weekly Market View report here.  Speakers:  - Ray Heung, Senior Investment Strategist, Standard Chartered Bank - Rajat Bhattacharya, Senior Investment Strategist, 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.