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US equities roiled by geopolitical uncertainties, but China is set to lead Asian equities

China's inclusion in the MSCI, its steady growth and curbs on property are fanning interest in equities

Published Thu, Aug 10, 2017 · 09:50 PM

    Singapore

    AS US equities continue to face increasing geopolitical uncertainties amid employment growth and a strong earnings outlook, China seems set to become the key driver of growth for Asian equities in the months to come.

    The MSCI in Asian countries, excluding Japan, returned over 27 per cent year-to-date (YTD); US equities, the Nasdaq in particular, returned about 18 per cent YTD.

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