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Bloomberg Daybreak: Asia Edition

Markets Gear Up For Next Week's Central Bank Frenzy

Sep 13, 2024
Sean Darby, a Managing Director at Mizuho Securities Asia, Mark Konyn, Chief Investment Officer at AIA Group, and Louis Kuijs, APAC Chief Economist at S&P Global Ratings, delve into the intricacies of market trends and investor sentiment. They discuss the bond market's shifts and implications for central banks, focusing on inflation dynamics. The return of mega-cap tech firms contrasts with sector performances, and they analyze the potential effects of anticipated rate cuts on market stability. Additionally, they explore China's local government austerity amidst economic challenges.
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  • The recent recovery in equity markets is attributed to monetary easing and expectations of lower Consumer Price Index (CPI) numbers driven by declining prices.
  • China's internal deflationary pressures pose significant risks to domestic consumption and economic growth, highlighting the need for proactive fiscal intervention.

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Market Recovery and Deflationary Trends

Recent trends in the equity markets reflect a notable recovery following a prior downturn, primarily attributed to a shift in monetary policy marked by a decrease in yield curves. This monetary easing is expected to create a favorable environment for equities by signaling lower Consumer Price Index (CPI) numbers in the upcoming months, driven by falling prices in various sectors like steel and gasoline. The anticipated declines in CPI may stem from both domestic factors and external pressures, including China's deflation spilling over into global markets. Consequently, this economic backdrop is providing a supportive tailwind for stock performance as other economic indicators remain stable.

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