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Recovering from a retracement in December 2024, developed markets risk assets made good gains in the first month of the new year  The World index gained 3.47% against MSCI Far East Ex. Japan index’s 1.81% rise.  ASEAN equities underperformed relatively with a return of -1.53%. Korea shares

  Risk assets performance diverged in December 2024 in favour of selected markets in Asia which gained on optimism over China economic stimulus measures to accelerate economic activities. Driven by the Chinese markets, the MSCI Far East ex. Japan Index gained 0.93%.  The World index underperformed, declining 2.68%. 

Risk assets' performance diverged significantly in November 2024, favouring the US markets, which gained on optimism about the economic growth outlook driven by potential expansionary policies from the incoming administration under President-elect Trump. Propelled by the US markets, the MSCI World Index increased by 4.47%. The Far

Risk assets in major markets declined in October 2024, with concerns rising over potential inflation resurgence and a moderating growth outlook. Optimism for additional rate cuts similar on September’s was dampened. The Far East ex-Japan index underperformed against developed markets, with the MSCI Far East ex-Japan Index

Risk assets in major markets gained in September 2024, driven by easing monetary policies. The Far East ex-Japan Index outperformed developed markets. Led by Chinese shares, the MSCI Far East ex-Japan Index gained 10.06%, while the MSCI World Index rose by 1.69%. Among Far East ex-Japan markets,