Weekly Research Views (WRV)
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每周研究观点 (WRV)
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OCBC Research's Weekly Research Views covers macro, geopolitical, and credit developments, highlighting a hawkish Fed, US-Iran conflict, and resilient Asia growth. Key forecasts include RBA hike, BNM hold, BoT normalization, BSP hikes, and Singapore/HK growth upgrades. Equity strategy favors Singapore with an overweight stance, while credit strategy prefers quality HY over IG.
- Institution
- OCBC Research
- Published
- 08/31/2026
- Research topic
- Not explicitly stated
- Time horizon
- Not explicitly stated
Key arguments
- Warsh's hawkish stance at Jackson Hole shifts USD focus to fundamentals, reducing debasement fears.
- US-Iran conflict escalation supports higher oil prices, with Brent and WTI rising sharply.
- Singapore and Hong Kong benefit from AI/semiconductor upcycle, driving robust exports.
- Underlying inflation remains sticky in Australia and the US, prompting potential rate hikes.
- Singapore equities are attractive with solid dividend yields and EPS upside potential.
Key numbers
- Brent price
- $90.63/bbl
- WTI price
- $85.45/bbl
- Singapore July manufacturing output
- 6.8% YoY
- Hong Kong full-year export growth forecast
- 35%
- BSP policy rate
- 5.00%
- STI P/E
- 17.1x
- STI dividend yield
- 4.0%
Main risks
- Escalation of US-Iran conflict could further disrupt oil supply and global markets.
- Sticky inflation may force central banks to tighten more than expected.
- Global AI cycle fatigue could dampen Singapore's manufacturing outlook.
- Hawkish Fed repricing may strengthen USD and pressure Asian currencies.
- Geopolitical tensions between Russia/Ukraine could impact commodities and trade.
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