Market Focus Weekly: What Asia's Markets Are Really Reacting To
In this week's Market Focus Weekly from The Business Times, host Emily Liu is joined by Raisah Rasid, global market strategist at JP Morgan Asset Management, to decode the latest round of tariff drama, investor sentiment, and why Japan and Malaysia may be more resilient than they appear.
Why listen?
Because tariffs are rising, but fear isn't Despite looming August deadlines and harsh new terms, especially for Vietnam and Japan, investors aren't panicking. Rasid explains why.
Because Japan's deflation era may be ending Wage growth is up, consumer sentiment is steady, and the Bank of Japan is signalling action. The domestic story is finally turning.
Because Malaysia is walking a tightrope With rates cut for the first time in five years, Malaysia is bracing for tech sector headwinds while betting on subsidies and investment to hold the line.
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