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    CIO Corner

    Weekly Investment Themes

    Navigate the market landscape using CIO Office's Weekly Investment Themes, highlighting the week's crucial themes.

    • From Silicon Valley to the Strait: Markets Face a Perfect Storm

      March 03, 2026

      Escalating conflict in Iran following Supreme Leader Khamenei's death has closed the Strait of Hormuz and created market volatility, while AI stocks were already declining due to concerns about returns and monetization. Oil prices above $70/barrel could hurt equities, the AI/non-AI valuation gap has narrowed significantly, and gold is viewed as the best safe haven asset amid ongoing geopolitical uncertainty.

    • Tariff Turmoil Triggers Market Whiplash

      February 24, 2026

      Global financial markets experienced heightened volatility last week as the US Supreme Court overturned Trump's IEEPA tariffs, initially boosting risk assets before the administration announced a new 15% global levy, creating renewed uncertainty. Despite choppy performance, equity funds saw their largest inflows in five weeks driven by reduced AI sector concerns and rate cut optimism, while emerging markets including India's Sensex and Nifty posted gains. Markets are expected to remain range-bound with elevated volatility as investors await key catalysts including Nvidia earnings, inflation data, and trade policy clarity.

    • Beyond the AI Hype

      February 16, 2026

      Market sentiment on AI has pivoted from productivity booster to a deflationary threat, with services-heavy economies most vulnerable. Swift selloffs hit AI-disrupted sectors while rotation has lately favored semiconductors and hardware. Mega-cap platforms face capex scrutiny as investors prioritize balance-sheet strength over thematic plays. Overall, we are keeping a close eye on USD weakening against JPY/RMB, with key market movers later this week: UK inflation, Fed minutes, and manufacturing data.

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    Julia Wang

    CIO North Asia

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