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May 25, 2026

Asia Multi-Asset in a Fragmented World

Macro ThematicEquitiesRates CreditCommoditiesInformation TechnologyIndustrials

Asia has transitioned into a mature, diversified region that offers structural resilience and lower volatility relative to developed markets. A dynamic multi-asset approach is key to capturing its growth in AI and manufacturing while navigating global fragmentation.

Key Takeaways

  • 1.Asia has evolved from a high-beta emerging market trade into a mature, resilient opportunity set with lower volatility relative to some developed markets.
  • 2.China is undergoing a structural transition from a property-led growth model to one driven by advanced manufacturing, AI infrastructure, and technology innovation.
  • 3.Domestic institutional and retail participation in Asian markets has grown, providing a stable anchor of support that makes valuations less reactive to global volatility.

Table of Contents

  • Volatility is here to stay
  • A dynamic multi asset approach
  • Flexibility matters
  • Asia's evolving role in the global economy
  • Structural themes
  • China: From adjustment to evolution
  • New growth drivers
  • A broader investor base
  • Bringing the threads together

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Authors

Sabrina ChenKenly Wong

Securities

Asian High-Yield Bond MarketChinese Equity IndicesUS Market

Themes

Structural vs Cyclical VolatilityAsia in the AI Supply ChainChina's Economic TransitionStabilizing Power of Domestic Capital

Regions

Asia PacificNorth AmericaChinaIndiaJapan