Focus on overall emerging market complex rather than betting on China to outperform: Lombard Odier
Lombard Odier's Homin Lee says easing tariff concerns and the possibility of U.S.-China talks are likely to support Asian assets, with Asia's performance expected to be 'on par' with that of the U.S.
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