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Asia / Equities

Most Asia benchmarks rise
May 09, 2018
Most Asia benchmarks rise

Investors mull US-China trade talks; Australia releases its budget report

Global / Currencies

The greenback strengthens a third day
May 09, 2018
The greenback strengthens a third day

The rupiah sinks to its weakest since 2015, on economic growth concerns

Developed Markets / Equities

US equities end mixed
May 09, 2018
US equities end mixed

Stocks struggle for direction after Trump scraps Iran nuclear deal

Global / Insights

US debt ceiling, tax reform take centre stage
August 28, 2017
US debt ceiling, tax reform take centre stage

Investors are increasingly buying protection for downside risks

Global / Insights

EM outperforms DM on mounting US political turmoil
August 21, 2017
EM outperforms DM on mounting US political turmoil

Global investors are seeking cheaper exposures to equities

Global / Insights

Risk assets: shaken, but not stirred
August 14, 2017
Risk assets: shaken, but not stirred

Despite the volatility, the magnitude of the recent correction suggests that markets have been pricing in an eventual resolution to the crisis

Global / Outlook

4Q17: Stay in the game
October 02, 2017
4Q17: Stay in the game

The Chief Investment Office brings you the investment outlook and strategy for 4Q17 in our brand-new "CIO Insights" publication

Global / Outlook

3Q17: Desperately seeking value
June 27, 2017
3Q17: Desperately seeking value

Neither feast nor famine - that is the frustrating outlook for global equities

Global / Equities

The markets needed a correction; they will get it
May 19, 2017
The markets needed a correction; they will get it

After all, this is a market priced for perfection – not a loose cannon President, say DBS Chief Investment Officer Lim Say Boon and Strategist Jason Low

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Research Library
October 16, 2018
Research Library

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Indonesia / GDP

Indonesia: Easing some pressure
October 12, 2018
Indonesia: Easing some pressure

The Indonesian government announced an increase of non-subsidized fuel effective immediately on October 10 by an average 16%.

Asia / GDP

An unhealthy correction
October 12, 2018
An unhealthy correction

The ongoing market sell-off does not represent a healthy cleaning out of positions. Market uncertainty will persist, in our view.

China / Real Estate

China Property: Sale-on-completion clause may not be a disa...
October 15, 2018
China Property: Sale-on-completion clause may not be a disaster

We believe developers will give priority to projects in the M&A market that allow presales at this stage if new land parcels for auction are implemented with this clause.

Singapore / Real Estate

SG Retail REITS: Jewel of the East reaches new leasing mile...
October 12, 2018
SG Retail REITS: Jewel of the East reaches new leasing milestone

Jewel Changi Airport is set to open its doors in early 2019. Poised to be a dominant force in the retail scene, it offers unique attributes that appeal to both tourists and locals.

Asia / Basic Materials

DBS Asian Insights SparX: Copper
October 08, 2018
DBS Asian Insights SparX: Copper

As the metal of choice wherever electricity is needed, we believe that there is huge potential for the future of copper.

Global / Equities

Weekly Global ETF Commentary
October 15, 2018
Weekly Global ETF Commentary

US equity ETFs had an inflow of $1.95 billion, fixed income had $6.17 billion of withdrawals, international equities garnered $318.6 million and international fixed income had inflows of $182.4 milli...

Thailand / Equities

Thai Banks & Property: BOT to impose a macroprudential poli...
October 12, 2018
Thai Banks & Property: BOT to impose a macroprudential policy to govern housing loans

BOT has spotted signs of rising competition in mortgage lending from the relaxation of credit underwriting standards at banks.

Indonesia / Equities

ID Market Strategy: Much needed adjustments
October 11, 2018
ID Market Strategy: Much needed adjustments

Market is likely to be Neutral to slightly positive on the fuel price hike. The key factor in our view is whether this action will help stabilise the Rupiah because without it, JCI will likely be ran...

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India chart book – Volatility overshadows growth
October 15, 2018
India chart book – Volatility overshadows growth

Rising rates and dollar, China-US trade friction, high oil prices and geopolitical unease have resulted in a broader sell-off.

Hong Kong / Economics

Hong Kong chart book - HKD rates are sensitive to rising US...
October 11, 2018
Hong Kong chart book - HKD rates are sensitive to rising USD rates

Hang Seng Index slump alongside weakening CNY. Hong Kong’s banks raised the prime rate shortly after the Fed Fund rate hike.

Thailand / GDP

Thailand chart book – Asia’s safe haven
October 11, 2018
Thailand chart book – Asia’s safe haven

Thai markets have been remarkably untouched by the selloff in Asia this year.

Global / Rates

Macro Strategy
October 16, 2018
Macro Strategy

Bond stress is widespread, but US equity inflows continue

Global / GDP

Chart of the Week: Real rates in some Asian countries have ...
October 15, 2018
Chart of the Week: Real rates in some Asian countries have room to rise, except China

There is room for real rates to rise in Asia due to tighter monetary policy.

Global / Rates

India's bond blues; USD gathers momentum
May 04, 2018
India's bond blues; USD gathers momentum

With rate hike risks back on the table, 7% is likely to mark a floor for the 2Y yields.Meanwhile, the greenback will be looking for a lift from Friday’s US nonfarm payrolls. For more on currenc...

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Global / Oil and Gas

2030 Energy Mix: Marching Towards A Cleaner Future
August 20, 2018
2030 Energy Mix: Marching Towards A Cleaner Future

We expect global energy demand to increase at an average rate of about 1.5% per annum from 2017 to 2030 and believe that demand for the three key fossil fuels will not peak until 2030.

Global / Equities

DBS Asian Insights Conference 2018 Jubilee Edition
August 16, 2018
DBS Asian Insights Conference 2018 Jubilee Edition

Celebrating 50 years, we bring the Jubilee Edition of DBS Asian Insights Conference to you in the form of a post-conference report.

Asia / Technology

Internet of Things: The Pillar of Artificial Intelligence
June 25, 2018
Internet of Things: The Pillar of Artificial Intelligence

Asia is set to lead the development of the IoT and AI in the coming years ahead. Our estimates indicate that the IoT will reach the inflection point of 18-20% in 2019.

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