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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