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Emerging Markets - A Changed Asset Class?

Investors have traditionally considered emerging markets to be riskier than developed markets. Recent data point to significant changes in EM fixed income and equity markets. EMs remain resilient during recent DM hiking cycle. EM growth is not as dependent on China as it used to be. Investors may be getting more attuned to these shifts.

Asia markets mixed, mirroring global sentiment after Powell remarks

Asia markets mixed, mirroring global sentiment after Powell remarks. Japan's trade balance swings to surplus in March as exports surge. U.S. Stock futures were mixed on Wednesday as first quarter earnings season kicks into high gear. All three major Asian markets ended mixed on Tuesday. Investors remain vigilant amid ongoing tensions in the Middle East.

China's First Quarter 2024 GDP Beat Forecasts As Investment Picks Up

Asia markets in red tracking global stock selloff and despite strong GDP growth in China

Asia markets in red tracking global stock selloff and despite strong GDP growth in China. China's Q1 GDP expands 5.3% Y/Y, beats expectations. Retail sales rose more than expected in March, suggesting interest rates may stay steady. China reports air passenger numbers +37.7% in Q1 2024.

China's Q1 GDP expands 5.3% Y/Y, beats expectations

China's Q1 GDP expands 5.3% in the first quarter from a year ago, beating expectations for a 5% growth. Lunar New Year festival also helped buoy consumer spending. The Chinese economy grew by a seasonally adjusted 1.6% in Q1 of 2024.

Weekly Report: what happened at KWEB last week (0408-0412)?

PBOC keeps one-year medium-term lending facility rate steady at 2.5% to aid economic recovery

PBOC keeps one-year medium-term lending facility rate steady at 2.5% to aid economic recovery. People's Bank of China kept the rate on CNY 100 billion worth of one- year policy loans to some financial institutions. The central bank drained a net CNY 70 billion of cash from the banking system in April.

Asia markets in red as tensions in the Middle East mounted after Iran attacked Israel

Asia markets in red as tensions in the Middle East mounted after Iran attacked Israel over the weekend. Japanese machinery orders beat expectations for February. China's People's Bank of China kept its lending rate at 2.5%. All three major Asian markets ended in red on Friday.