Asia Investment Strategy Team

Industry-leading insights and investment advice

John Li

Head of Asia Fixed Income and Credit Strategy

Our Mission

The Asia Investment Strategy Team provides industry-leading insights and investment advice to help our clients achieve their long-term goals. They draw on the extensive knowledge and experience of the team’s economists, investment strategists and asset-class strategists to provide a unique perspective across Asia and global financial markets.

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Dedicated professionals globally

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Dedicated professionals in Asia

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Markets and asset classes covered

Asia Strategy Focus

Investment Strategy

Indonesia – Navigating the Crosswinds

Indonesia sits at the intersection of two 2026 Outlook themes—global fragmentation and persistent inflation. As the US–Iran energy shock fades, FX fragility, fiscal strain, and policy uncertainty are weighing on sentiment and assets. This note reviews the outlook for policy, FX, and rates, and what could restore confidence and draw foreign capital back.

Japan – A Delicate Balance

Japan sits at the intersection of the three major themes in our 2026 Outlook: global fragmentation, AI revolution and inflation’s structural shift. In our latest commentary, we lay out a roadmap for Japan across growth, policy, FX, rates, and equities.

How does the Middle East conflict affect Asia

Hormuz’s closure puts Asia at the center of an energy shock—with sharply uneven fallout. We have map macro, equity, and credit implications across oil scenarios, highlighting risks, value, and positioning.