On Investors’ Minds - APAC Edition

Mark Davids, Senior Portfolio Manager at J.P. Morgan Asset Management, shares insights on the remarkable performance of Asian markets in 2025. He discusses how the weakening U.S. dollar benefits Asian economies by enhancing monetary policy flexibility. Davids highlights strong export growth driven by AI despite currency translation risks. He explains the factors behind China's market recovery and explores stock selection as key to navigating opportunities across the region, with notable mention of AI investments and Korea's promising outlook.

In this 113th episode of the On Investors' Minds - APAC Edition podcast, we share this special video replay of Tai Hui summarizing the overnight U.S. Federal Reserve (Fed) decision to cut policy rate by 25bps to a range of 4%-4.25%.  How did the market react to the rate cut?  Did Fed chair Powell's press conference give any indications of further cuts through the end of the year?  What are the economic impacts of this now lower policy rate?  Listen or watch now to Tai summarize all the latest market developments using the Guide to the Markets - Asia and find out what this all means for investors. The J.P. Morgan Guide to the Markets illustrates a comprehensive array of market and economic histories, trends and statistics through clear charts and graphs. Download the 3rd quarter 2025 Guide to the Markets - Asia from the J.P. Morgan website (https://am.jpmorgan.com/en/asset-management/institutional/insights/market-insights/guide-to-the-markets/?utm_campaign=-en--podcastEP103) For 10 years, the Market Insights program has been on the ground across the Asia Pacific region engaging with clients, and providing guidance on the complex global markets. Listen now and don't forget to subscribe to stay updated on future episodes of On Investors' Minds - APAC Edition. For more analysis on the financial markets, visit the J.P. Morgan Asset Management website at https://am.jpmorgan.com.

In this 112th episode of the On Investors' Minds - APAC Edition podcast, Tai Hui is joined by Jennifer Qiu, Global Market Strategist, to take a closer look at how China's export performance continues to surprise with growth, despite increased U.S. import tariffs. What markets are Chinese exporters increasing trade with, as previous exports to U.S. continue to decline?  What are transshipments and how does it impact China export numbers?  How has Chinese equities performed so far this year given the export challenges are so well known by investors?  Listen now to Tai and Jennifer to get up to date and find out what this all means for investors. The J.P. Morgan Guide to the Markets illustrates a comprehensive array of market and economic histories, trends and statistics through clear charts and graphs. Download the 3rd quarter 2025 Guide to the Markets - Asia from the J.P. Morgan website (https://am.jpmorgan.com/en/asset-management/institutional/insights/market-insights/guide-to-the-markets/?utm_campaign=-en--podcastEP110).   For 10 years, the Market Insights program has been on the ground across the Asia Pacific region engaging with clients, and providing guidance on the complex global markets. Listen now and don't forget to subscribe to stay updated on future episodes of On Investors' Minds - APAC Edition. For more analysis on the financial markets, visit the J.P. Morgan Asset Management website at https://am.jpmorgan.com.

In this 111th episode of the On Investors' Minds - APAC Edition podcast, Tai Hui is joined by Jon Maier, Global Chief ETF Strategist, to understand the latest developments around ETFs globally using the recently released Guide to ETFs.  What are the latest trends around active vs passive ETFs?  What is the Guide to ETFs - Asia and how can investors benefit from the Guide?  How can ETFs help with building a diversified portfolio?  Listen now to Tai and Jon to get up to date and find out what this all means for investors. The J.P. Morgan Guide to the Markets illustrates a comprehensive array of market and economic histories, trends and statistics through clear charts and graphs. Download the 3rd quarter 2025 Guide to the Markets - Asia from the J.P. Morgan website (https://am.jpmorgan.com/en/asset-management/institutional/insights/market-insights/guide-to-the-markets/?utm_campaign=-en--podcastEP111).   For 10 years, the Market Insights program has been on the ground across the Asia Pacific region engaging with clients, and providing guidance on the complex global markets. Listen now and don't forget to subscribe to stay updated on future episodes of On Investors' Minds - APAC Edition. For more analysis on the financial markets, visit the J.P. Morgan Asset Management website at https://am.jpmorgan.com.

In this 110th episode of the On Investors' Minds - APAC Edition podcast, Tai Hui takes a closer look at strong growth of the Indian economy, its robust fiscal management and how Indian equities are faring so far in 2025.  How have the recent increase in U.S. tariffs impacted the domestic economy?  How are current valuations for Indian equities when compared again other emerging market peers?  Which sectors are primed for the most growth over the next year?  Listen now to Tai to get up to date and find out what this all means for investors. The J.P. Morgan Guide to the Markets illustrates a comprehensive array of market and economic histories, trends and statistics through clear charts and graphs. Download the 3rd quarter 2025 Guide to the Markets - Asia from the J.P. Morgan website (https://am.jpmorgan.com/en/asset-management/institutional/insights/market-insights/guide-to-the-markets/?utm_campaign=-en--podcastEP110).   For 10 years, the Market Insights program has been on the ground across the Asia Pacific region engaging with clients, and providing guidance on the complex global markets. Listen now and don't forget to subscribe to stay updated on future episodes of On Investors' Minds - APAC Edition. For more analysis on the financial markets, visit the J.P. Morgan Asset Management website at https://am.jpmorgan.com.

In this 109th episode of the On Investors' Minds - APAC Edition podcast, Tai Hui is joined by Adrian Wong, Global Market Strategist, to check in on the second quarter corporate earnings in Asia.  How have the second quarter earnings results been so far?  What has been the impact from tariffs so far?  With AI seeing so much investor interest globally, has Asian tech hardware and software companies benefited during the second quarter?  Listen now to Tai and Adrian to get up to date and find out what this all means for investors. The J.P. Morgan Guide to the Markets illustrates a comprehensive array of market and economic histories, trends and statistics through clear charts and graphs. Download the 3rd quarter 2025 Guide to the Markets - Asia from the J.P. Morgan website (https://am.jpmorgan.com/en/asset-management/institutional/insights/market-insights/guide-to-the-markets/?utm_campaign=-en--podcastEP109).   For 10 years, the Market Insights program has been on the ground across the Asia Pacific region engaging with clients, and providing guidance on the complex global markets. Listen now and don't forget to subscribe to stay updated on future episodes of On Investors' Minds - APAC Edition. For more analysis on the financial markets, visit the J.P. Morgan Asset Management website at https://am.jpmorgan.com.

In this 108th episode of the On Investors' Minds - APAC Edition podcast, Tai Hui dives into the world of fixed income and explores why it remains a critical part of investors' asset allocation.  With the U.S. Fed likely to cut rates in the coming months, what areas of fixed income has the most upside?  How will Asia high-yield debt hold up if multiple central banks cut their respective rates?  Will there be increasing default rates for high-yield corporate debt?  Listen now to Tai to get up to date and find out what this all means for investors. The J.P. Morgan Guide to the Markets illustrates a comprehensive array of market and economic histories, trends and statistics through clear charts and graphs. Download the 3rd quarter 2025 Guide to the Markets - Asia from the J.P. Morgan website (https://am.jpmorgan.com/en/asset-management/institutional/insights/market-insights/guide-to-the-markets/?utm_campaign=-en--podcastEP108).   For 10 years, the Market Insights program has been on the ground across the Asia Pacific region engaging with clients, and providing guidance on the complex global markets. Listen now and don't forget to subscribe to stay updated on future episodes of On Investors' Minds - APAC Edition. For more analysis on the financial markets, visit the J.P. Morgan Asset Management website at https://am.jpmorgan.com.

In this 107th episode of the On Investors' Minds - APAC Edition podcast, Tai Hui takes a closer look at the most discussed economic developments taking place at the moment; i.) U.S. Fed, ii.) China fiscal and monetary policy, and the iii.) increase of tariffs on India to 50%.  With the recent jobs and inflation numbers, how likely is it for the Fed to cut interest rates at the next FOMC meeting?  How urgent is it for the Chinese policy makers to provide fiscal and monetary support for the economy?  What's the potential impact of the recent tariff increase to 50% on India exports to the U.S.?  Listen now to Tai to get up to date and find out what this all means for investors. The J.P. Morgan Guide to the Markets illustrates a comprehensive array of market and economic histories, trends and statistics through clear charts and graphs. Download the 3rd quarter 2025 Guide to the Markets - Asia from the J.P. Morgan website (https://am.jpmorgan.com/en/asset-management/institutional/insights/market-insights/guide-to-the-markets/?utm_campaign=-en--podcastEP107).   For 10 years, the Market Insights program has been on the ground across the Asia Pacific region engaging with clients, and providing guidance on the complex global markets. Listen now and don't forget to subscribe to stay updated on future episodes of On Investors' Minds - APAC Edition. For more analysis on the financial markets, visit the J.P. Morgan Asset Management website at https://am.jpmorgan.com.

In this 106th episode of the On Investors' Minds - APAC Edition podcast, Tai Hui is joined by Raisah Rasid, Global Market Strategist, to summarize the latest developments around the "Liberation Day" tariffs previously announced by U.S. President Trump and the subsequent delaying of the higher tariff rates until this past week.  Which countries are now being threatened with higher tariff rates over the past few days / week?  What is now the average tariff rate across all imports into the U.S.?  What has been the impact so far on the U.S. economy?  Listen now to Tai and Raisah to get up to date and find out what this all means for investors. The J.P. Morgan Guide to the Markets illustrates a comprehensive array of market and economic histories, trends and statistics through clear charts and graphs. Download the 3rd quarter 2025 Guide to the Markets - Asia from the J.P. Morgan website (https://am.jpmorgan.com/en/asset-management/institutional/insights/market-insights/guide-to-the-markets/?utm_campaign=-en--podcastEP106).   For 10 years, the Market Insights program has been on the ground across the Asia Pacific region engaging with clients, and providing guidance on the complex global markets. Listen now and don't forget to subscribe to stay updated on future episodes of On Investors' Minds - APAC Edition. For more analysis on the financial markets, visit the J.P. Morgan Asset Management website at https://am.jpmorgan.com.

In this 105th episode of the On Investors' Minds - APAC Edition podcast, Tai Hui takes a closer look at the recent interactions between U.S. President Trump, and U.S. Federal Reserve Chairman, Jerome Powell, and the friction between the two.  How important is it for the U.S. Fed to be independent of political influence?  What would likely be changes to the Fed if Powell were to step down as Fed Chair at the end of his current term in 2026?  What is the potential impact on Fed policy in the medium term?  Listen now to Tai to get up to date and find out what this all means for investors. The J.P. Morgan Guide to the Markets illustrates a comprehensive array of market and economic histories, trends and statistics through clear charts and graphs. Download the 3rd quarter 2025 Guide to the Markets - Asia from the J.P. Morgan website (https://am.jpmorgan.com/en/asset-management/institutional/insights/market-insights/guide-to-the-markets/?utm_campaign=-en--podcastEP104).   For 10 years, the Market Insights program has been on the ground across the Asia Pacific region engaging with clients, and providing guidance on the complex global markets. Listen now and don't forget to subscribe to stay updated on future episodes of On Investors' Minds - APAC Edition. For more analysis on the financial markets, visit the J.P. Morgan Asset Management website at https://am.jpmorgan.com.