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2025 2nd Half Market Outlook: Navigating Through Uncertainties


06 Jul 2025

Risk sentiment received a further boost in May following the temporary trade truce between the US and Chinese Mainland, which included a reduction in effective tariffs on Chinese exports to the US. Investors grew optimistic that additional agreements could be struck with other trading partners, helping global equity markets extend their gains. However, following this relief rally, global asset valuations have become elevated. At this stage, we maintain a cautious stance toward US policy risks, particularly those related to tariffs, fiscal deficits, and Middle East tensions. We observe rising stagflation risks in both the US and Japan, as reflected in elevated long-term yields and steepening yield curves, while fiscal and monetary policies in the Eurozone and Chinese Mainland remain relatively constructive.

 



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