Morgan Stanley
February 10, 2026
Marketing Feedback – Where We Agree, Where We Disagree
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Following marketing meetings with 100 investors, Morgan Stanley notes strong interest in Asia as a USD diversifier but highlights a key disagreement: investors remain fixated on tech, while MS expects the recovery to broaden into industrial sectors.
Key Takeaways
- 1.Morgan Stanley predicts a broadening recovery to non-tech sectors, while investors remain primarily focused on the tech cycle.
- 2.China macro expectations remain low among investors, though they are selective on emerging 'frontier' sectors like biotech and advanced manufacturing.
- 3.India and Indonesia are currently the least preferred markets among equity investors in the region, despite MS seeing a sustained growth recovery in India.
Table of Contents
- Key Takeaways
- Asia – Is the recovery broadening out?
- China – How to weigh micro positives vs. macro headwinds; Is RMB going through a regime shift?
- India – Is the trade deal changing investors’ perception?
- Japan – Are concerns on fiscal situation and inflation risks warranted?
- Korea – Will the BoK hike in 2026?
- Global Research Conflict Management Policy
- Important Disclosures
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Authors
Chetan AhyaDerrick Y KamJonathan CheungKelly WangSudhanshu Agarwal
Securities
DXYUSDCNYJapanese Government Bonds
Themes
Asia Rate Hike Cycle ExpectationsBroadening Recovery vs. Tech ConcentrationChina Currency Management Regime ShiftJapan Reflation and Fiscal Sustainability
Regions
Asia PacificNorth AmericaChinaJapanIndia
