Standard Chartered Money Insights

Cut to the Chase! The golden change

04 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Daniel discusses the potential pause in rate hikes after the FOMC decision, and why it bodes well for Fixed Income and Gold.Speaker:Daniel Lam, Head o...

Cut to the Chase! The tussle between short and long-term indicators

03 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Daniel discusses what likely explains US equities’ performance despite long-term challenges, and how investors should use this opportunity to rebala...

Cut to the Chase! Going for Gold

02 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Daniel discusses the trend in diversification from USD into Gold in Central Bank reserves and other key drivers in Gold prices.Speaker:Daniel Lam, Hea...

Through The Noise: Fade the Melt-Up?

28 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Zhong speaks to Manpreet to discuss why markets have been relatively resilient despite rising US recession risk, why we would fade any short-term rebo...

Cut to the Chase! It is not too late

27 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Daniel discusses why it is still attractive to rotate into high-quality fixed income and Asian USD bonds, despite the pullback in the US 10-year yield...

Cut to the Chase! The suppression

26 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Daniel discusses how technical factors have been suppressing volatility in US equities, and why this represents a window of opportunity to rotate from...

Cut to the Chase! Where is the King Dollar going?

25 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Daniel discusses concerns about what recent bilateral trade agreements between Saudi Arabia, Brazil and China mean for the role of the USD, and the di...

Cut to the Chase! Can Chinese equities outperform in a US recession?

24 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Daniel looks at Chinese equities in perspective versus global equities, and looks at how investors could position their portfolio.Speaker:Daniel Lam, ...

Through the Noise: Staying defensive

21 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this week’s edition of Through The Noise podcast, Zhong Liang speaks to Audrey about a few tactical opportunities, including adding to US defensi...

Cut to the Chase! Technology earnings the next catalyst

20 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Daniel discusses the upcoming US technology earnings, and what areas to watch out for.Speaker:Daniel Lam, Head of Equity Strategy, Standard Chartered ...

Cut to the Chase! A reasonable beat

19 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Daniel discusses the latest set of Chinese economic data, and why investors should continue to stay constructive on the Chinese economy. Speaker:Dani...

Cut to the Chase! Opportunity for rotation

18 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Daniel discusses why it is a good time to look to rotate into multi-asset income strategies.Speaker:Daniel Lam, Head of Equity Strategy, Standard Char...

Cut to the Chase! The US earnings season

17 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Daniel discusses how the US Q1 earnings season is shaping up, what investors are expecting, and how they should position themselves. Speaker:Daniel L...

Through The Noise: Has a recession started?

14 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Manpreet talks to Raymond about what US economic indicators are telling us about the likely timing of a US recession, what to expect from the US Q1 ea...

Cut to the Chase! Finally feeding through to shelter

13 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Daniel discusses the latest US consumer inflation report, which showed shelter inflation starting to cool, and what that means for investors.Speaker:D...

Cut to the Chase! The spectre

12 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Daniel discusses the short-term factors that are affecting the Hang Seng Index, how investors should be positioning their portfolio, and key levels to...

Cut to the Chase! Surviving the Test

11 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Daniel discusses the US equity market price action overnight – the first trading day after the employment figures released last Friday, and how inve...

Cut to the Chase! The USD smile (or not)

10 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Zhong discusses about the dollar smile framework and what it means for other currencies and Asia ex-Japan equities. Speaker:Zhong Liang Han, Investme...

Through the Noise - Q2 Outlook: Our equity sector picks

06 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

As a part of our mini-series on our Q2 Outlook, Steve speaks with Fook Hien about why he prefers more defensive sectors across the US and Europe, why ...

Through the Noise - Q2 Outlook: The opportunities in FX markets

06 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

As part of a mini-series on our Q2 Outlook, Steve speaks with Manpreet on how why we still expect a moderately weaker USD despite our US recession vie...

Through the Noise: The Signal from Gold

06 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Manpreet speaks with Abhilash about why we still like gold, the investment implications of OPEC+’s output cut and why we’d wait for a better oppor...

Through the Noise - Q2 Outlook: The pockets of opportunity in equity markets

05 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

As part of a mini-series on our Q2 Outlook, Steve speaks with Daniel on what causes us to remain less constructive on equities relative to bonds, our ...

Cut to the Chase! Dissecting the ISM manufacturing

05 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Zhong unpacks the March’s US ISM manufacturing data and its implications for investors.Speaker:Zhong Liang Han, Investment Strategist, Standard Char...

Through the Noise - Q2 Outlook: Tilting further in favour of investment grade bonds

04 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

As part of our ongoing mini-series on our Q2 Outlook, our Chief Investment Officer Steve Brice speaks with Abhilash Narayan on our continued overweigh...

Cut to the Chase! OPEC+ breaks away from its no-cut stance

04 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Zhong discusses the recent OPEC+ output cut, it's implication for the energy sector and what it could mean for oil prices and inflation.Speaker:Z...

Through the Noise - Q2 Outlook: Diverging economic and policy outlook

03 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

As part of our ongoing mini-series on our Q2 Outlook, our Chief Investment Officer Steve Brice speaks with Rajat Bhattacharya on the global economic o...

Cut to the Chase! Fortify against surprises

03 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Daniel discusses our upgrade of Gold to overweight, and how it can help investors to hedge against macro uncertaintiesSpeaker:Daniel Lam,  Head of Eq...

Through the Noise - Q2 Outlook: Staying SAFE

31 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In the first part of a mini-series on our Q2 Outlook, Steve speaks with Manpreet on how we view the macroeconomic backdrop today, why we would stay SA...

Cut to the Chase! An air of change

30 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Daniel discusses how the proposal from a prominent Chinese internet company, to split its companies into different units, may fuel fresh interest in t...

Cut to the Chase! A zero-sum game

29 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Daniel discusses how technology sector has been ‘benefitting’ from the volatility in the financial sector, especially in the US, and what potentia...

Cut to the Chase! The One

28 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Daniel discusses the state of the US economy and how it influences the direction of the USD Speaker:Daniel Lam,  Head of Equity Strategy, Standard C...

Cut to the Chase! Who is right – the Fed or the markets?

27 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Daniel discusses how the USD has been weakening due to differing rate expectations from the Fed and the markets, and how this creates investment oppor...

Through the Noise: Fed vs. Markets

24 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s edition of Through the Noise, Manpreet speaks to Abhilash about how to interpret the message from the Fed and other major central banks, ...

Cut to the Chase! Not yet the historic moment

23 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Daniel discusses the FOMC outcome overnight, and how investors may consider positioning their portfolio.Speaker:Daniel Lam,  Head of Equity Strategy,...

Cut to the Chase! The Swiss Saga

22 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Daniel discusses the issues surrounding a special class of junior bonds issued mainly by European banks (the so-called AT1s) and the prospects for US ...

Cut to the Chase! Opportunities within US Financials

21 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Daniel discusses the issues that US Financials face, and why investors may get long-term investment opportunities in the “Mega-Large Cap” in the s...

Cut to the Chase! The critical week

20 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Daniel discusses the upcoming FOMC meeting, the Fed’s desire to control inflation, the balancing act with financial stability and how investors shou...

Through the Noise: Canary in the Coalmine

17 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s edition of Through the Noise, Manpreet speaks to Fook Hien about whether recent events in the financial sector could be a canary in the c...

Through the Noise Special: When it rains it pours

16 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this special podcast, Steve talks about the recent challenges in the US/Europe banking sector and what it means for central bank policy, the global...

Cut to the Chase! Overwhelming the Underwhelming

16 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Daniel discusses which areas in Chinese equities are interesting, and potential developments after the National People’s Congress.Speaker:Daniel Lam...

Cut to the Chase! Everything, Everywhere, All at once

15 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Daniel discusses the multiple pressure points in the US – the woes in the banking sector, the latest consumer price data showing continued inflation...

Cut to the Chase! Complicating the already-complicated

14 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Daniel discusses the repercussions from the fall-out in the Californian bank, and why it complicates the already-tough situation that the FOMC is navi...

Cut to the Chase! The sum of all fears

13 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Daniel discusses the big moves on Friday across different assets class – a confluence of non-fam payroll, issues with Californian financial institut...

Through the Noise: China’s conservative boost

10 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s edition of Through the Noise, Manpreet speaks to Raymond about whether the outcome of China’s National People Congress (NPC) is consist...

InvesTips: Lessons for stock pickers

10 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We all want to pick stocks like Warren Buffett, but we know this is harder than it sounds. In this podcast, Steve talks about the potential pitfalls t...

Through The Noise Special – Updating our Capital market assumptions

09 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

 In today’s edition of Through the Noise Special podcast, Audrey speaks to Hannah and Qi Xiu about the recent update to the CIO capital market assu...

Cut to the Chase! The tough gets going – Part 2

09 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Daniel discusses the confluence of important factors from the equity derivatives markets, pension funds funding and the hawkish Fed narrative, and wha...

Cut to the Chase! Timing matters

08 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Daniel discusses our educated guess of the timing of a potential US recession, and why is the timing important for investors.Speaker:Daniel Lam,  Hea...

Cut to the Chase! Sensing the upcoming US non-farm payroll number

07 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Daniel discusses clues from existing macro numbers, how they may influence the upcoming US NFP number, and how investors may position themselves ahead...

Cut to the Chase! Missing the boat?!

06 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Daniel discusses how the strong rebound in the Hang Seng Index last week maybe part of a technical rebound, and highlight levels where investors may a...

Through the Noise: Goldilocks Narrative Challenged

03 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s edition of Through the Noise, Manpreet speaks with Rajat about what recent data means for the chances of a US recession, why we’d fade ...

Cut to the Chase! Dragon re-entering

02 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Daniel discusses how the revival in the recent set of China data is likely to impact markets, and how investors should be positioned.Speaker:Daniel La...

Cut to the Chase! Bricks and mortar

01 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Daniel discusses how Hong Kong properties maybe making a comeback --- slowly and steadily. Speaker:Daniel Lam,  Head of Equity Strategy, Standard Ch...

Cut to the Chase! You gotta have faith

28 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Daniel discusses the quietly rising USD --- the main drivers, the key levels to watch out for, and what that means for investors’ portfolios. Speak...

Cut to the Chase! Banking on European Banks

27 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Daniel discussed the key drivers for the European Financial sector in the next 6-12 months horizon, and why investors may consider adding on correctio...

Through the Noise: The Income Window Reopens

24 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s edition of Through the Noise, Zhong speaks with Manpreet about why we believe the window of opportunity has reopened for income investors...

Cut to the Chase! Do not lose sight of Japan!

23 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Daniel talks about incoming BoJ Governor Ueda’s upcoming hearing at the Japanese parliament, and how investors should be positioned for USDJPY.Speak...

Cut to the Chase! The tough gets going

22 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Daniel discusses information from the equity derivatives markets, and the opportunities for investors if markets get more volatile.Speaker:Daniel Lam,...

Cut to the Chase! A look at ChatGPT

21 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Daniel discusses this recent phenomenon of ChatGPT, and what are the potential investment opportunities there. Speaker:Daniel Lam,  Head of Equity S...

Cut to the Chase! Short-term USD move and its implications

20 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Daniel discusses how the recent stronger-than-expected US data had led to short-term momentum in the USD, and how that may lead to opportunities in As...

Through the Noise: Dollar catches a (brief) tailwind

17 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s edition of Through the Noise, Manpreet speaks to Audrey about what the recent run of strong US data mean for Fed policy and the US Dollar...

Cut to the Chase! A sector of growing prominence

16 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Daniel discusses the short-term and long-term prospects on the semiconductor sectorSpeaker:Daniel Lam,  Head of Equity Strategy, Standard Chartered B...

Cut to the Chase! A Blue Valentine? (Part 2)

15 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Daniel discussed the mixed reaction from risky assets overnight on the back of US CPI release, and how investors should be positioning their portfolio...

Cut to the Chase! Head and Shoulders for Hang Seng Index

14 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Daniel takes a look at the latest technicals for the Hang Seng Index, and a possibly attractive entry point for Hong Kong China equities.Speaker:Danie...

Cut to the Chase! A Blue Valentine?

13 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Daniel takes a look at potential scenario from the US CPI release on Valentine’s Day, and how investors may position their portfolio ahead of it.Spe...

Through the Noise: Central banks starting to be heard

10 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this week’s edition of Through the Noise podcast, Zhong Liang speaks to Fook Hien about the recent blowout US jobs data, various central bank off...

Cut to the Chase! Revisiting Oil and Energy

09 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Daniel takes a look at crude oil and energy equities, and what investors can consider doing with them. Speaker:Daniel Lam,  Head of Equity Strategy,...

Cut to the Chase! Who is the better pilot – Iceman vs. Maverick

08 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Daniel discusses how European equities have been springing surprises like Maverick, and what investors should be doing with this asset class.Speaker:D...

Cut to the Chase! Glass Half- Full – Part 2

07 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Daniel discusses the outlook for the Fx markets under the confluence of factors, such as the dovish FOMC, a seemingly hawkish US non-farm payrolls, as...

Cut to the Chase! Glass Half- Full

06 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Daniel discusses how the non-farm payroll last Friday may complicate the macro picture, but the markets is likely to take a “glass half-full” atti...

Through the Noise: Nearing the end

03 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this week’s edition of Through The Noise podcast, Michelle talks to Raymond on the market implications following rate hikes by major central bank...

Cut to the Chase! The V-Day approaching?

02 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Daniel discusses if central bank rate hikes are coming to an end soon, after the most recent Fed decision, and what technical levels investors should ...

Cut to the Chase! After the low-hanging fruits… (Part 2)

01 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Daniel continues to address more FAQs on the Hang Seng Index, including what the critical levels to watch out for are and how significant the risk is ...

Cut to the Chase! After the low-hanging fruits…

31 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Daniel discusses the Hang Seng Index potentially entering a consolidation phase in the short-term, but the medium-term story remain intact.  Speaker:...

Cut to the Chase! The macro blockbuster week

30 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Daniel discusses what investors should do for this week – with FOMC and ECB rates decisions, plus heavy-weight US and China data releases ahead.Spea...

Through the Noise: Complacent markets

27 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this week’s edition of Through The Noise podcast, Michelle talks to Fook Hien on what to expect from the Fed and ECB’s first policy meetings of...

Cut to the Chase! Looking for quality in Chinese property bonds

26 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Daniel discusses how one should be allocating within the Chinese property bonds, and our general preference for Asian USD bonds.Speaker:Daniel Lam,  ...

Cut to the Chase! Time to take some profit on the Hang Seng index?

25 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Daniel addresses one of the key FAQs over the last few weeks.Speaker:Daniel Lam,  Head of Equity Strategy, Standard Chartered BankFor more of our lat...

Through the Noise: Time to fade the rally in Europe

25 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this week’s edition of Through The Noise podcast, Zhong Liang speaks to Rajat about the recent outperformance of European equities, their Q4 earn...

Cut to the Chase! Focusing upon infrastructure assets

19 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Daniel discusses how infrastructure assets may help investors fight inflation and improve their portfolio returns vs. risk ratio.Speaker:Daniel Lam, ...

Cut to the Chase! From building efficiency to focusing upon resilience

18 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Daniel discusses what this shift in the global trend means for interest rates and inflation, and how you should be positioning your portfolio in the l...

Outlook 2023: In conversation with Mark Carney

17 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Mark Carney, former Governor of the Bank of England, shared his views on the increasing risks to growth amidst rising inflation, the important opportu...

Cut to the Chase! And we are there!

17 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Daniel discusses how the USDJPY is essentially at our 12-month price target, and what investors may consider doing before the critical BOJ meeting thi...

Cut to the Chase! Are we there yet?

16 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Daniel discusses whether recent dovish US macro data will be enough for the Fed to consider pausing rate hikes, and how investors should be positionin...

Through The Noise: Are we there yet?

13 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s edition of Through the Noise, Manpreet speaks to Daniel about why we favour a relatively defensive approach to US equities despite the on...

Cut to the Chase! There is no place like home

12 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Daniel discusses how the property markets may evolve in Singapore and Hong Kong in the year 2023 – is it time to pull the trigger now? Speaker:Dani...

Cut to the Chase! What about US equities?

11 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Daniel discusses how light positioning may help US equities in the short-term. Our medium-term preference still lies in Chinese equities. Speaker:Dan...

Cut to the Chase! Are Chinese equities too high to chase?

10 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Daniel discusses the key areas of concerns from investors about Chinese equities, and what are the reasonable levels to accumulate and to lock-in part...

Cut to the Chase! Is goldilocks coming back?

09 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Daniel discusses the latest US non-farm payroll numbers, why it may be too early to talk about a goldilocks scenario, and how you should be positionin...

Through the Noise: Staying SAFE, preferring Asia

06 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In the first Through The Noise podcast of the year, Michelle talks to Steve about how recent economic and policy developments fit into the Playing it ...

Cut to the Chase! Staying SAFE with high-quality income assets

05 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Daniel discusses the increasing signs of slowing growth, the CIO team’s overweight in fixed income and how much you may consider allocating to this ...

Cut to the Chase! The Last of the Mohicans

04 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Daniel discusses how a widening in the yield-curve control band by the BOJ may lead to further downside in the USDJPY, and where is the potential leve...

Cut to the Chase! Enter the Dragon, Redux

03 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Daniel discusses the impact from further reopening of Mainland China in the last two weeks of December 2022, and why the Hang Seng index may have furt...

2023 Outlook: Multi-asset Income Strategies

23 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Steve speaks to Audrey and Hannah about our 2023 multi-asset income strategies outlook, why we see it as a top pick next year and our preferences with...

2023 Outlook: FX

22 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Steve speaks to Manpreet Gill and Abhilash Narayan about our key currency calls for 2023.Join us for the Global Market Outlook 2023 webinar on 11 Janu...

2023 Outlook: Equity

21 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Steve speaks to Daniel and Fook Hien about our 2023 equity outlook and our top picks within the asset class.Join us for the Global Market Outlook 2023...

2023 Outlook: Bonds

20 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Steve speaks to Abhilash and Zhong Liang about our 2023 bonds outlook and our top picks within the asset class. Join us for the Global Market Outlook...

2023 Outlook: Macro

19 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Steve speaks to Rajat and Zhong Liang about our 2023 macro outlook and our top picks within the asset class.Join us for the Global Market Outlook 2023...

2023 Outlook: Playing It SAFE

16 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Steve Brice speaks to Manpreet and Raymond about why we believe a SAFE strategy (Secure your yield, Allocate to value, Fortify against surprises and E...

Cut to the Chase! Rotate into defensive, income assets

15 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Daniel discusses the key takeaways from the final FOMC for the year 2022, and how to position going into 2023.Speaker:Daniel Lam,  Head of Equity Str...