US-China controls and currency volatility are not pulling capital out of Asia but they're forcing investors to become more precise, splitting tech exposure by policy alignment and treating FX as a core component of return.
Following the UK's examination of Australia's superannuation system last year, the Trump administration is now signalling serious consideration of the mandatory savings model for US retirement savings.
AI investment themes for 2026 may centre on infrastructure enablers, upstream semiconductors, and strong Asian players, with regulatory and capital expenditure concentration as key risks.
As India faces headwinds from US tariffs and market volatility, investors see reforms becoming institutionalised while external challenges remain manageable due to the country's domestic orientation.
As Powell hints at a dovish turn, market experts explain how the anticipated policy shift could recalibrate risk and opportunity across Asian markets, currencies and capital flows.
Despite US and European investors scaling back, global interest in Chinese stocks persists, with allocators from Southeast Asia, the Middle East, and other markets looking for stronger signals to increase their exposure.