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Navigating the US-China standoff
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Market Update

Navigating the US-China standoff

24 April 2025

The US-China economic standoff has escalated with unprecedented tariffs, transforming into a contest of political will, industrial strategy, and global influence. Read the full report to find out more on how it may usher in new opportunities and risks for investors.

    Market bottoming; look for a better 2H 2025
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    Market Update

    Market bottoming; look for a better 2H 2025

    24 April 2025

    Markets are in the process of finding a bottom as investors digest trade disruptions and 1Q 2025 earnings results. Read our full report for an in-depth analysis on how investors can position themselves amid the current dislocation.

      Market pulse: Gold’s rally, Dollar’s retreat
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      Podcasts

      Market pulse: Gold’s rally, Dollar’s retreat

      23 April 2025

      As the narrative of US exceptionalism gets increasingly challenged, the US Dollar has been weakening while Gold continues its blistering rally. FX specialist, Ben Wong, joins our host, Dawn Leong, to discuss the market drivers behind these moves and what we should make of them.

        Market pulse: Steering through the swells of tariffs, tech, and turbulence
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        Market pulse: Steering through the swells of tariffs, tech, and turbulence

        16 April 2025

        The first quarter of 2025 has been a rollercoaster for global markets, from the S&P 500 experiencing sharp declines driven by shifting US tariff policies to fresh positive developments in China’s economy. Kelly Chia, our Head of Investment Strategy, unpacks it all, highlights opportunities, and shares hedging strategies to navigate these uncertain times.

          Market pulse: Chips, trade and the AI race
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          Market pulse: Chips, trade and the AI race

          11 April 2025

          In this episode of Market Pulse, our host, Dawn Leong, is joined by tech analysts, Lim Sae Wai and Eing Kar Mei, to dive into the escalating tech rivalry between US and China against the backdrop of ongoing trade tensions. They unpack the investment implications of this high stakes race, and highlight the areas that we see long-term opportunities.

            2Q 2025 Investment Outlook: Steering through the swells
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            Quarterly Outlook

            2Q 2025 Investment Outlook: Steering through the swells

            9 April 2025

            The US market has had a rocky start to the second quarter, with the S&P 500 hitting a 17% correction as at 7 April 2025. Looking under the hood, there is more than meets the eye.

            Explore our 2Q 2025 Investment Outlook report for in-depth analysis of macro trends, asset class views and strategies to navigate the current investment landscape effectively.

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              Asian wealth management – Succession planning strategies

              Asian wealth management – Succession planning strategies

              14 November 2024

              Angela Koh, Head of Wealth Planning and Family Office Advisory, shares her insights on building lasting family legacies in this podcast interview with The Business Times.

                Harnessing almost 90 years of experience in navigating intergenerational wealth transfer

                Harnessing almost 90 years of experience in navigating intergenerational wealth transfer

                21 August 2024

                Chew Mun Yew, Head of UOB Private Bank, shares his perspective on succession planning in the changing landscape of family wealth management and how UOB Private Bank leverages its strengths to help high-net-worth families achieve generational success.

                  Intergenerational wealth and the great wealth transfer

                  Intergenerational wealth and the great wealth transfer

                  23 August 2023

                  As Asia’s wealthy prepare for the great wealth transfer, learn how thoughtful planning can pave the way for generational success and enduring family legacies.

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