Manulife Investment Management and Trust (MIMT) Corp. anticipates high levels of uncertainty in Asian equity markets due to geopolitical factors, leadership changes, shifting interest rates, and fiscal constraints. However, MIMT identifies opportunities in specific sectors and themes, particularly in ASEAN, artificial intelligence, technology, and advanced manufacturing. The firm also notes the impact of global easing measures and shifting trade patterns on investment opportunities.
THE Manulife Investment Management and Trust Corp. believes the equity markets in Asia started the year with high levels of uncertainty driven by geopolitical headwinds, leadership transitions, a shift in the interest rate environment and fiscal constraints.
“For the Asean region, the governments are putting forth domestic policies to support domestic economic growth and FDI growth. Banks, healthcare and consumer staples companies are some of the areas that should benefit,” Kenglin Tan, the company’s senior portfolio manager for equities, said. According to MIMT, global inflationary pressures are moderating, central banks all over the world are adopting easing measures to stabilize growth.
Luke Browne, MIMT senior portfolio manager and head of asset allocation for Asia, said this year is already shaping up to be an exciting year for investments.
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