SMBC remains constructive on Q3 capital expenditures, forecasting a 10% QoQ annualized gain, supported by accelerating nondefense capital goods shipments despite a modest deceleration in business equipment production.
Citi remains constructive on global equities, highlighting a broadening of market performance beyond a few winners. Europe is seen as particularly well-positioned, potentially serving as an AI hedge for investors.
Standard Chartered's survey of ASEAN corporates reveals that climate risk is universally seen as material, with flood risk the most cited threat. While 74% believe the low-carbon transition will strengthen their business, progress is constrained by…
HSBC highlights India's rapid economic growth, digital transformation, infrastructure build-out, and evolving trade networks as key opportunities for international businesses. The report emphasizes the need for local expertise, robust FX and cash management,…
HSBC highlights the strategic appeal of Hong Kong and mainland China for international business expansion, underpinned by market scale, innovation, and policy support, while noting the need to navigate regulatory and cultural challenges.
Canada's housing market is showing a gradual recovery, with home resales rising for a fourth consecutive month in July and prices appearing to have bottomed. However, the market remains soft, with activity well below the 10-year average. RBC expects a…
OCBC Research's Daily Treasury Outlook for 18 Aug 2026 highlights a risk-off session in US equities due to geopolitical tensions and higher oil prices, with the S&P 500 declining 0.5%. Singapore's NODX surged 24.2% YoY in July, driven by a 112% jump in…
UBS CIO advises that despite rising long-term government bond yields, quality bonds remain attractive, especially short- and medium-maturity issues. They highlight that yields would need to rise significantly to erode returns, and expect yields to decline as…
HSBC examines the accelerating adoption of household solar power and electric vehicles, highlighting their potential to significantly reduce household energy and fuel expenditures and to distort official macro data by removing transactions from the economy.…
Pictet's report views healthcare as a dependable, growing sector with an attractive entry point after lagging broad equities, highlighting that listed and private healthcare form a complementary value chain rather than competing allocations, with private…
Canadian inflation edged up to 3% year-over-year in July from 2.8% in June, driven primarily by a renewed increase in energy prices. Oil prices remained below their April and May peaks but moved higher during July as conflict in the Middle East…
Westpac's Card Tracker Index reached a new high of 159.6, with quarterly growth momentum strengthening to 1.1-1.5%, driven by discretionary spending, particularly holiday travel. The bank forecasts Australian consumption growth of 1.6% in 2026, with upside…
Westpac expects the US dollar to weaken gradually against major currencies through 2028, driven by structural fiscal headwinds and a narrowing US growth advantage, while the yen remains weak until late-2026 and Asian currencies, including the Singapore dollar…
Westpac's weekly report covers the RBA holding the cash rate at 4.35% and narrowing the risk of future hikes, alongside mixed economic data across Australia and New Zealand. Key insights include a stable consumer sentiment, moderate wage growth, and political…
OCBC's Daily Treasury Outlook for 17 Aug 2026 highlights a retreat in US equities from record highs amid geopolitical uncertainty and softer consumer data. US retail sales fell 0.6% MoM in July, the largest decline in 14 months, while core retail sales…
Standard Chartered reports that Pakistan's Islamic finance sector has reached critical mass, with Islamic banking now accounting for 28.5% of deposits and 24% of assets. The next phase will be defined by regional connectivity and Islamic liquidity deployment…
PIMCO's report highlights a growing divergence in BDC capital structures: bonds have rebounded while equities lag, reflecting investor skepticism about portfolio valuations. The true valuation reset has yet to occur, with marks still elevated relative to the…
Invesco's August 2026 commentary argues that the bull market has repeatedly defied bearish concerns—AI demand is real and broadening, valuations are supported by rapid earnings growth, market breadth is healthy with equal-weight indexes outperforming, and…
Invesco introduces the Invesco QQQ Hedged Advantage ETF (QQHG), a single-ticker hedged equity strategy that combines Nasdaq-100 participation with a laddered options overlay to mitigate downside risk, while aiming to balance participation, defense, and…
UBS CIO maintains a constructive outlook for risk assets into year-end, expecting stocks to stay supported despite potential volatility pickup. Growth resilience, positive earnings revisions, and a possibly less restrictive Fed policy underpin this view.