An Optimistic Outlook for Asian Equities

Michael Chang, Head of Investments, Eastspring Investments Bhd

09-Oct-25 07:30

An Optimistic Outlook for Asian Equities

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More funds are expected to flow into Asian equities if US interest rates continue to decline and the de-dollarisation trend persists. Michael Chang, Head of Investments at Eastspring Investments Bhd, says he favours the technology and industrial sectors in North Asian markets, adding that corporate earnings in China are beginning to show signs of stabilisation.

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Produced by: Wong Shou Ning, Elaine Boey

Presented by: Elaine Boey, Philip See, Shazana Mokhtar

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Categories: economy, international

Tags: asian equities, us interest rates, de-dollarisation, technology sector, industrial sector,

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