OCBC Daily Treasury Outlook (19 Aug 2026)
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OCBC每日外汇展望（2026年8月19日）
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OCBC Research's Daily Treasury Outlook highlights a global bond rout pushing long-dated Treasury yields to multi-decade highs, triggering a sharp selloff in US equities, particularly technology and semiconductor stocks. Geopolitical tensions between the US and Iran keep oil prices elevated. The report covers key data points, central bank expectations, regional developments in Asia, and updates on credit and equity markets.
- Institution
- OCBC Research
- Published
- 08/19/2026
- Research topic
- renewable curtailment · China renewable energy · credit risk
- Time horizon
- medium_term
Key arguments
- Long-dated Treasury yields hit multi-decade highs, pressuring high-multiple equities.
- Geopolitical tensions between the US and Iran support oil prices.
- US housing starts fell sharply, but building permits rose, indicating a delay in project conversions.
- The Fed is expected to keep rates unchanged, but market pricing suggests a potential cut in September.
- Renewable energy curtailment in China is increasing, highlighting grid infrastructure needs.
- Indonesia's textile industry shows growth potential despite challenges.
- Malaysia aims to boost trade with the Philippines to USD10bn within two years.
- Philippines' digital payments adoption continues to rise rapidly.
Key numbers
- 30y UST intraday high
- 5.34%
- 10y UST yield
- 4.71%
- WTI crude
- 84.94 USD/bbl
- Brent crude
- 91.02 USD/bbl
- US housing starts MoM
- -12.4%
- Building permits MoM
- +5.0%
- Philadelphia Semiconductor Index
- -5%
- Gold
- 4335 USD/oz
Main risks
- Global bond rout could continue, pushing long-term yields higher and further pressuring equities.
- Prolonged US-Iran geopolitical tensions could keep oil prices elevated, adding to inflation concerns.
- Weak housing data may indicate broader economic slowdown.
- China's renewable curtailment may hinder energy transition goals.
- Geopolitical risks could escalate, affecting global markets.
Corresponding source evidence
China rejected an estimated 360TWh of clean power in 1H 2026, up 49% from the same period a year earlier.
· medium_termleverage remains high at about 10.1x adjusted net debt to annualised adjusted EBITDA
· medium_term
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