Standard Chartered Money Insights

Through the Noise: H2 2024 Outlook - Equities

25 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Zhong Liang speaks to Daniel and Fook Hien about our outlook for equities in H2 2024, including our regional and sector preferences.Download our H2 20...

Cut to the Chase! Where does Value lie in Fixed Income

25 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Daniel talks about our view on global bonds, and where to look for value within the asset class.Speaker: - Daniel Lam, Head of Equity Strategy, Stand...

Cut to the Chase! The broadening out of AI

24 Jun 2024

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Daniel discusses how the AI theme has been propelling the US equities, and how its broadening out is likely to sustain US equities’ outperformance.S...

Through the Noise: H2 2024 Outlook - Adapting to shifting winds

21 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Zhong Liang speaks with Manpreet about our H2 2024 outlook and how investors could adapt to the shifting winds.Download our H2 2024 Outlook (in-brief)...

Cut to the Chase! The nuance in gold prices

20 Jun 2024

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Daniel talks about how gold has fared historically on Fed rate cut cycles and what nuances investors need to watch out forSpeaker:- Daniel Lam, Head o...

Cut to the Chase! When is the JPY going to strengthen?

19 Jun 2024

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Daniel discusses the latest Bank of Japan meeting, and its implications on the USDJPY and Japanese equities.Speaker:- Daniel Lam, Head of Equity Strat...

Cut to the Chase! Geopolitical tensions back in focus

18 Jun 2024

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Daniel talks about the EU’s tariffs on China EVs, the weaknesses in the most recent Chinese data, and the technicals for the Hang Seng Index.Speaker...

Cut to the Chase! The election and opportunities

17 Jun 2024

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Daniel discusses the French snap elections, what it means for Euro area equities and how such dislocation can lead to opportunities.Speaker:- Daniel L...

Through the Noise - Policy turning too tight

14 Jun 2024

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Manpreet speaks with Raymond about what the Fed meeting means for US equities, what the BoJ meeting means for the JPY and where gold prices could find...

Cut to the Chase! Mega-caps powering on

13 Jun 2024

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Daniel discusses the latest FOMC and CPI releases, their implications on the markets and how investors should be positioning themselves.Speaker:- Dani...

InvesTips - Navigating volatility

12 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In the latest instalment of the InvesTips series, Michelle Kam talks to our Global Chief Investment Officer, Steve Brice, about the 3 sources of volat...

Cut to the Chase! Retreating from the “highest end of expectations”

12 Jun 2024

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Daniel talks about the weakening sentiment in Gold, and the retreating of Central Bank demand from China.Speaker:- Daniel Lam, Head of Equity Strategy...

Cut to the Chase! Indian vs. Chinese equities

11 Jun 2024

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Daniel discusses the vote of confidence investors are showing in Indian equities after the sharp fall from the elections, and growing evidence of inve...

Cut to the Chase! Sticking to “tried-and-tested” stories

10 Jun 2024

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Daniel discusses the stronger than expected non-farm payroll number, the “yo-yo” in the performance of US macro numbers, and why is likely to fuel...

Through the Noise: G7 rate cuts begin

07 Jun 2024

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Manpreet speaks with Rajat about why G7 central banks have started cutting policy rates and where this likely creates opportunities in equities, bonds...

Cut to the Chase! The Indian story remains intact

06 Jun 2024

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Daniel discusses the volatility in Indian risky assets post-elections, and why this represents a medium-term buying opportunity for Indian equities an...

Cut to the Chase! Hinging upon demand of debt

05 Jun 2024

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Daniel discusses the changing demand for US treasuries, concerns the Fed could consider monetising US debt, and implications for investors. Speaker:-...

Cut to the Chase! The flashpoint in non-farm payroll

04 Jun 2024

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Daniel discusses the effect undocumented immigration has on US non-farm payrolls data, and what are the implications for investors as we head into the...

Cut to the Chase! The only game in town

03 Jun 2024

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Daniel discusses the effect of excess liquidity has on risky assets, and how that may play out in H2’24 as the major Central Banks begin cutting rat...

Through the Noise: Consolidating Gains

31 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Manpreet speaks with Audrey about how to navigate the consolidation in equity markets, how to position ahead of next week’s ECB meeting and why we s...

Cut to the Chase! Rather than overly-analysing

30 May 2024

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Daniel discusses how investors are focusing upon more idiosyncratic, “tried-and-tested” investment stories to reduce over-reliance on the ongoing ...

Cut to the Chase! The growth, the pivot and the USD

29 May 2024

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Daniel discusses factors influencing the USD, how it is coming under short-term pressure and ways for investors to position themselves.Speaker:- Danie...

Cut to the Chase! The spread, the default rate and the paradox

28 May 2024

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Daniel talks about how US corporate bond spreads have been tightening, amid rising default rates, and what are the investment implications for investo...

Cut to the Chase! To be in the know

27 May 2024

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Daniel talks about the strong CEO Confidence figures in the latest US Conference Board survey and what it means for investors.Speaker:- Daniel Lam, He...

Through the Noise: A macro summer

24 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this week’s edition of Through The Noise podcast, Zhong Liang speaks with Manpreet to discuss the recent rally in equities, bonds and gold.To vie...

Cut to the Chase! The Devil’s Advocate

23 May 2024

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Daniel looks for some counter-arguments against US equities, such as the rising auto-loan and credit card delinquencies.Speaker:- Daniel Lam, Head of ...

Cut to the Chase! The Judo dynamics

22 May 2024

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Daniel discusses our latest views on USD/JPY and Japanese equities, how they interact with one another, and the investment opportunities current marke...

Cut to the Chase! Adding fuel to fire

21 May 2024

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Daniel discusses the latest news of government support in China, and why it is likely to help near-term sentiment as well as tactical opportunities.Sp...

Cut to the Chase! Down, but not out

20 May 2024

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Daniel discusses the pullback in oil and energy stocks, and why it is worth looking to slowly accumulate, as inflation and US-election hedge.Speaker:-...

Through the Noise - Goldilocks Returns

17 May 2024

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Manpreet speaks with Raymond about the implications of the recent set of US economic and inflation data, what to make of the Q1 earnings season and wh...

Cut to the Chase! The rotation back

16 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Daniel discusses the latest set of US consumer inflation data, how it extends the shift in the market narrative towards a “slowing US economy at a m...

Cut to the Chase! The future of vehicles

15 May 2024

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Daniel discusses the factors affecting the performance of electric vehicles and related stocks, and why they maybe interesting at this stage.Speaker:-...

Cut to the Chase! Still positive story in Japan

14 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Daniel discusses the interplay of equities and currency performances in Japan and why there is still strong tailwind for Japan equities.Speaker:- Dani...

Cut to the Chase! Is this rally for real?

13 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Daniel discusses the recent strong performance in Chinese equities, and how investors may be positioning themselves.Speaker:- Daniel Lam, Head of Equi...

Through the Noise: A triple top in rates?

10 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this week’s edition of Through The Noise podcast, Zhong Liang speaks with Manpreet to discuss the recent equity rebound, China USD bonds and indu...

Cut to the Chase! The bright spot in fixed income

09 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Daniel discusses the strong performance of Asian high-yield bonds YTD, and what to expect going forward this year.Speaker:- Daniel Lam, Head of Equity...

Cut to the Chase! The fantasy… far, far away

08 May 2024

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Daniel discusses how the low interest rate environment is unlikely to return in a long, long time, and why investors should be concentrating upon infl...

Cut to the Chase! All to do with expectations.

07 May 2024

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Daniel discusses what the latest US non-farm payroll means for the EUR vs. USD.Speaker:- Daniel Lam, Head of Equity Strategy, Standard Chartered BankF...

Cut to the Chase! A new emerging narrative

06 May 2024

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Daniel discusses the importance of the non-farm payroll last Friday, and how it can help to alleviate hawkish Fed narrative.Speaker:- Daniel Lam, Head...

Through the Noise: A hopeful Fed

03 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Manpreet speaks with Rajat about what to make of the recent Fed meeting, his read of a potential rotation towards Asia ex-Japan equities and what to m...

Cut to the Chase! And the rest is history

02 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Daniel discusses the Fed’s latest policy meeting, its tough fight against inflation and how it may lead to volatility in markets.Speaker:- Daniel La...

Cut to the Chase! The swing in the narrative

30 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Daniel discusses the evolving Fed rate cut narrative, what are the indicators, and how investors should be positioning themselves.Speaker:- Daniel Lam...

Cut to the Chase! Playing it safe

28 Apr 2024

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Daniel discusses how the BoJ has been “erring on the side of caution” in the latest BoJ meeting, by keeping policies unchanged, and how investors ...

Through the Noise: Passing Showers

26 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this week’s edition of Through The Noise podcast, Zhong Liang speaks with Manpreet to discuss how to position following the recent pullback.To vi...

Cut to the Chase! The importance of diverging sector performances

24 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Daniel discusses how drivers of US sector performances have become much more idiosyncratic, and what are the sectors to be watching out for.Speaker:- ...

Cut to the Chase! All about expectations

23 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Daniel discusses how mild green-shoots continue to emerge in China, and the stabilisation in Chinese equities versus low expectations and positioning....

Cut to the Chase! Positioning headwind against US equities

22 Apr 2024

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Daniel discusses how over-crowdedness is leading to a pullback in US equities, and what are the key levels to watch out for.Speaker:- Daniel Lam, Head...

Cut to the Chase! What to do with your JPY?

22 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Daniel discusses the short-term trend in the USDJPY, and how what levels investors may aim to buy Japanese equities.Speaker:- Daniel Lam, Head of Equi...

Through the Noise: A flareup in the Middle East

19 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Manpreet speaks with Raymond about the outlook for financial assets in the context of today’s heightened geopolitical tensions and where he sees opp...

Cut to the Chase! The “normal” state of things – Part 3

18 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Daniel concludes the discussion on the change in narrative in financial markets over the last few weeks, looking into EM equities, and potential rotat...

Cut to the Chase! The “normal” state of things – Part 2

17 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Daniel continues the discussion on the change in narrative in financial markets over the last few weeks, concentrating upon the impact on Fixed Income...

Cut to the Chase! The “normal” state of things – Part 1

16 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Daniel discusses the change in narrative in financial markets over the last few weeks, and what are the arising opportunities for investors.Speaker:- ...

Cut to the Chase! Running ahead of the Fed

15 Apr 2024

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Daniel talks about the dovish ECB meeting, how the ECB is likely to run ahead of the Fed in the rate-cutting cycle, and how investors should be positi...

Through the Noise: Heating up again

12 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this week’s edition of Through The Noise podcast, Zhong Liang speaks with Audrey to discuss the latest US inflation report, the ECB policy meetin...

Cut to the Chase! The key global macro risk

11 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Daniel talks about the third-consecutive hawkish US consumer inflation report, and how investors should be positioning themselves across asset classes...

Cut to the Chase! Defensive Cyclicality

10 Apr 2024

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Daniel talks about the fundamental improvement in US energy companies’ profitability and the sector’s rising defensiveness, while retaining its cy...

Cut to the Chase! The Enigma that is Gold

08 Apr 2024

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Daniel discusses how Gold has been defying conventional wisdom this year, what are the driving forces of its sharp rise, and how investors can positio...

Cut to the Chase! Putting together the jigsaw pieces

08 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Daniel discusses the latest series of strong US economic data, what the risky assets are telling us, and how to take advantage of sector rotation in t...

Through the Noise: The signal from commodities

05 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Manpreet speaks with Raymond about the outlook for oil and gold after strong gains recently, and how they impact the Fed rate outlook and, in turn, th...

Cut to the Chase! The opportunity in India

04 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Daniel discusses EM local currency bond space, and opportunities in Indian local currency bonds.Speaker:- Daniel Lam, Head of Equity Strategy, Standar...

Cut to the Chase! Fine-tuning exposure in US equities

03 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Daniel discusses the high hurdle in the upcoming US earnings season, and why it makes sense for investors to increase their exposure in the US energy ...

Cut to the Chase! The quiet opportunities

02 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Daniel talks about potential trends that may develop in the bond space, even if rates volatility reduces, and how investors may position their portfol...

Cut to the Chase! The contrarian in bonds

01 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Daniel discusses the YTD outperformance from the Asian HY bonds over IG bonds, and what is likely in store in the near-future Speaker:- Daniel Lam, He...

Through the Noise: A textbook landing?

28 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this week’s edition of Through The Noise podcast, Zhong Liang speaks with Manpreet to discuss the key highlights of our Q2 outlook.Speakers:Manpr...

Cut to the Chase! The non-goldilocks trade

28 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Daniel discusses the issues in the Chinese property sector, as well as the bright spots within Chinese equities.Speaker:- Daniel Lam, Head of Equity S...

Cut to the Chase! The first move

27 Mar 2024

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Daniel discusses the path forward for the Swiss Franc, following the Swiss National Bank’s surprise rate cut last week, and how the SNB may act with...

Cut to the Chase! Biggest macro surprises so far in 2024 – Part 2

26 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Daniel talks about the continued tightness in oil demand and supply, the likely depletion in oil inventories, and how energy equities act at Trump and...

InvesTips – Philanthropy: The basics of giving

26 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of InvesTips, Steve Brice and Trang Nguyen discuss the fundamentals of philanthropy and the influences it has in shaping the future of...

Cut to the Chase! Biggest macro surprises so far in 2024

25 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Daniel discusses the resilient European economic data, what it means for European equities and specific sectors to watch out for.Speaker:- Daniel Lam,...

Through the Noise: A Boost to Goldilocks

22 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Manpreet speaks with Raymond about what the slew of central bank meetings means for markets and where we see tactical opportunities within Chinese equ...

Cut to the Chase! Idealism vs. Reality

21 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Daniel discusses the latest FOMC – how the Fed may cut rates even if inflation were running slightly higher than ideal levels, and how investors sho...

Cut to the Chase! The crystallisation of Abe-nomics

20 Mar 2024

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Daniel discusses the significance of the end of Japan’s ultra-loose monetary policy, and its implications on Japanese assets.Speaker:- Daniel Lam, H...

Cut to the Chase! The inflation hedge

19 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Daniel talks about the strong physical demand in Gold, and discusses why the metal is attractive as an inflation hedge.Speaker:Daniel Lam, Head of Equ...

Cut to the Chase! A most-reluctant rally

18 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Daniel discusses why the increasing uncertainties in other regions may lead to a rally in Chinese equities.Speaker:- Daniel Lam, Head of Equity Strate...

Through the Noise: The Fed vs. BoJ

15 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Manpreet speaks with Audrey about what to focus on ahead of the BoJ meeting this week, our preferences within Indian equities and why AUD could benefi...

Cut to the Chase! The rear-window

14 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Daniel discusses the fading narrative of recession, why it is still important to monitor the possible drivers, and how investors should be positioning...

Cut to the Chase! Still near goldilocks

13 Mar 2024

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Daniel discusses the latest US CPI figure, and why, in conjunction with the most recent non-farm payroll numbers, still points towards a good environm...

Cut to the Chase! The election re-match

12 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Daniel discusses the policy implications on a potential second Trump term of presidency.Speaker:Daniel Lam, Head of Equity Strategy, Standard Chartere...

Cut to the Chase! The captivating moves

11 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Daniel discusses the connection between the latest non-farm payroll, equities’ reaction, as well as sharp move higher in gold.Speaker:- Daniel Lam, ...

Through the Noise: It’s Trump vs. Biden

08 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Manpreet speaks with Fook Hien about the implications of ‘Super Tuesday’, China’s NPC and why Chinese equity earnings matter.To view our latest ...

Cut to the Chase! Where is the greenback going?

07 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Daniel discusses key drivers of the USD in 2024, and how they may evolve.Speaker:Daniel Lam, Head of Equity Strategy, Standard Chartered BankFor more ...

Cut to the Chase! Taichi and Bond Yields

06 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Daniel discusses the back-up in bond yields YTD, and why this is a buying opportunity.Speaker:- Daniel Lam, Head of Equity Strategy, Standard Chartere...

Cut to the Chase! Oil matters

05 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Daniel talks about our thoughts on the demand and supply dynamics in oil over the short and the longer-term, and how it influences inflation and Centr...

Cut to the Chase! It all boils down to demand and supply

04 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Daniel discusses the favourable demand and supply dynamics in the global semiconductor space, and why it benefits Korean companies and equities.Speake...

Through the Noise: Riding the wave

01 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this week’s edition of Through The Noise podcast, Zhong Liang speaks with Manpreet to discuss the durability of the global equity rally and the a...

Cut to the Chase! Focusing on the National People’s Congress

29 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Daniel discusses the expectations for the upcoming China National People’s Congress, the implication on the Chinese economy and risky assets, and ho...

Cut to the Chase! Digging deeper into European equities

28 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Daniel discusses the growth prospects in the European economy, the ECB policy, as well as positioning in European equities, and which sectors are look...

Cut to the Chase! Mind the quality

27 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Daniel takes a look at the implications of the nearly-concluded US earnings season, and why differentiation is the key word here. Speaker:- Daniel La...

Cut to the Chase! Emerging above the radar

26 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Daniel discusses why we are of the view that current levels offer a good opportunity to consider accumulating gold. Speaker:- Daniel Lam, Head of Equ...

Through the Noise: Tables Turning

23 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this week’s edition of Through The Noise podcast, Manpreet speaks with Fook Hien about what to make of equity markets’ record highs and where h...

Cut to the Chase! Is this the pivotal point?

22 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Daniel discusses the recent strong performance in Chinese equities, and how should investors be positioning their portfolio. Speaker:- Daniel Lam, He...

Cut to the Chase! Respecting the risks

21 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Daniel discusses the mixed messages from the most recent US data, what this means for the “disinflationary thesis”, and how investors should be po...

Cut to the Chase! Favourable fundamentals and positioning

20 Feb 2024

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Daniel discusses the prospects of Japan equities, after a strong start YTD.Speaker:- Daniel Lam, Head of Equity Strategy, Standard Chartered BankFor m...

Cut to the Chase! Facing geopolitics

19 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Daniel discusses how geopolitics drives commodities price this year, and what investors may consider to hedge against price volatility.Speaker:- Danie...

Through the Noise: Speed bump?

16 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this week’s edition of Through The Noise podcast, Zhong Liang speaks with Audrey to discuss the implications of the unexpectedly strong US inflat...

Cut to the Chase! The next 20 years

15 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Daniel discusses the “Value-up” program from the Korean government, how it may lead to the narrowing of the “Korean discount”, and sectors tha...

Cut to the Chase! The “no-landing” narrative

14 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Daniel discusses the latest US CPI figure in conjunction with the recent non-farm payroll numbers and why it is raising the probability of a “no-lan...

Cut to the Chase! Born in the Year of the Dragon

13 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Daniel discusses the desire of EM governments to carry out fiscal consolidation, what are the drivers to watch out for, and the implications on EM Gov...

Through the Noise: The race to boost Asian valuations

09 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this week’s edition of Through The Noise podcast, Zhong Liang speaks with Manpreet to discuss the Asian equity and bond markets.To view our lates...

Cut to the Chase! Driven by tight supply

08 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Daniel discusses the key factors and the trends driving the Asian USD Corporate Bond asset class in 2024.Speaker:- Daniel Lam, Head of Equity Strategy...