Danish Lim Zhi Lin

Despite the recent rally, the Nikkei 225 remains relatively undervalued compared to other major developed benchmarks.

Nikkei 225 bullish momentum expected to continue but downside risks seen

Investor sentiment has been supported by the Monetary Authority of Singapore’s S$5 billion Equity Market Development Programme, which is likely to serve as a structural tailwind for local equities.

MSCI Singapore Futures to see further upside in 2026

If momentum holds and tariff risks are repriced lower, the Nikkei 225 could emerge as one of the early leaders in a broader Asia-Pacific recovery.

Nikkei 225 poised for rebound amid tariff de-escalation signals

A breach of its 1989 peak by the Mini Topix Futures contract is likely to have a huge psychological impact on investors that could take it even higher.

Japan’s Topix expected to continue trending higher

Much of the year-end stocks rally was driven by growing optimism that the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates in H1 2024 as the economy achieves a soft landing where inflation cools sufficiently without triggering a recession.

US small caps seen on the verge of resurgence

The FTSE KLCI Futures contract is expected to conclude 2023 within the range of 1,480 to 1,482 due to a favourable combination of fundamental and technical factors.

Bullish momentum seen for FTSE KLCI Futures contract

The Bank of England’s recent policy pause, slowing inflation, and a weakening economy should continue to put the pound on the back foot, benefiting UK exporters.
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Japan is still exposed to external risks such as a global economic slowdown which could spark a short-term equity correction due to weak export demand.

Bullish momentum expected to continue for Nikkei 225