Quarterly report
Equity momentum extends into 2026
APAC equity strength, especially in Tech, extended gains into 2026. The fundamental outlook for Chinese equities has potential further upside. Australia hiked its policy rate due to higher inflation pressure, leading to AUD outperformance. The BoJ resumed hiking in Dec, with JGB curve steepening. Nonetheless, JPY weakness persisted.
Key highlights:
- Equity momentum remained strong across APAC through 2025 and continued into early 2026
- Monetary policy – Australia has joined Japan in a tightening cycle
- APAC equities – Technology outperformance continued
- APAC fixed income – Broad APAC gains in 12M, except Japan, Korea, and India
- Foreign exchange – AUD and MYR outperformed in APAC
This report, published quarterly, delves into the major macroeconomic, fixed income, equity and FX market events shaping the APAC financial markets, leveraging our exclusive databases and platforms such as FTSE Russell indices across asset classes, LSEG Workspace, Lipper fund flows and many more.
From key market movements to emerging trends, this report provides insights on how those critical drivers impact different asset classes across individual APAC markets. This report also discusses the interplay between the APAC markets and global events, helping navigate the complexities of today’s financial world.
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