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CIO Weekly Investment Outlook

China and Japan: on different paths

Aug 5, 2024
Stefanie Holtze-Jen, Chief Investment Officer in APAC for the Private Bank, shares insights on crucial economic shifts in Asia. She discusses the Federal Reserve's anticipated rate cuts and Japan’s recent rate hike by the Bank of Japan. Key topics include upcoming wage data impacts, China's economic struggles, and the country's new trading program to stimulate domestic demand. Stefanie contrasts the economic paths of China and Japan, highlighting investment opportunities while addressing geopolitical challenges.
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  • The Federal Reserve's anticipated rate cut reflects a strategic response to economic data, aiming for a balance in monetary policy adjustments.
  • Japan's recent rate hike by the Bank of Japan signals a significant shift in monetary policy, impacting market dynamics and future wage assessments.

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Anticipating Fed Rate Cuts

The Federal Reserve is expected to implement a rate cut in its upcoming September meeting, with analysts observing a careful pivot in the Fed's approach. Recent employment data and a softer risk of inflation are key indicators supporting this potential cut, which aims to find a balance between acting too quickly or too late. Market responses to the Fed's shifting rhetoric suggest a heightened anticipation of this adjustment, particularly following the recent Fed meeting. Observers will closely monitor economic events, including the upcoming Jackson Hole Economic Policy Symposium, for further guidance on the Fed's future rate trajectory.

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