Group 1 - The core viewpoint is that Asian bonds are emerging as a resilient and rewarding alternative to traditional safe-haven assets, especially in the context of political and macroeconomic uncertainties [1] - Asian local currency bonds offer attractive real yields and potential for currency appreciation, making them appealing for investors looking to diversify away from dollar-denominated assets [1][11] - Asian dollar bonds are expected to provide higher returns and a more stable policy environment compared to developed market bonds, despite the narrower credit spreads relative to historical levels [1][7] Group 2 - The U.S. dollar index has decreased by 6.3% year-to-date, influenced by factors such as the expanding U.S. fiscal deficit and potential changes in Federal Reserve leadership, leading to uncertainty in the dollar's long-term trajectory [4] - Despite the large scale of foreign-held U.S. investment portfolio assets, the desire for investors to significantly increase their holdings in U.S. dollars and assets may be diminishing [4][6] - The supply of U.S. bonds is increasing, and inflation is rising, prompting U.S. fixed income investors to seek sufficient returns to compensate for duration risk, indicating potential upward pressure on long-term bond yields [6] Group 3 - Asian emerging markets are experiencing higher real yields, with countries like India showing nominal bond yields exceeding the latest inflation rates by over 420 basis points, indicating strong investment opportunities [11] - The demand for Asian local currency bonds is supported by lower inflation and higher real yields, which provide a strong investment rationale for these assets [11] - The offshore RMB market has undergone structural changes, with increased demand and improved liquidity, making offshore RMB bonds a preferred choice for investors seeking to enhance yield and extend credit duration [13]

瀚亚投资预计，关税及美国政策的重大不确定性将抑制2025年全球经济增长。美国经济增长将放缓至 1.2-1.5%，且风险偏向下行。即使目前对中国(部分货品除外)征收30%关税以及对其他国家所有货品征 收10%关税的方案迅速落实，这仍相当于规模约为美国国内生产总值(GDP)1.5%的加税措施，创下数十 年来最大的单年加税幅度之一。 瀚亚投资称，债券市场提供多个以理想估值购入优质资产的机会。由于实际收益率吸引，加上经济基础 基本因素强韧，亚洲当地货币债券展现吸引的投资机会。此外，这类债券与已发展市场资产的相关性 低，并且逐渐纳入主要债券指数，增强了其分散投资优势。 总括而言，投资者仍应转向防守型策略，以应对未来的市场压力。在这方面，低波幅策略能尽量减低下 行风险，同时使投资者参与市场升势。 该行表示，关税谈判长期走向的不确定性可能继续触发市场间歇波动。面对当前环境，投资者应寻求进 一步分散投资，意味着亚洲及新兴市场的上行潜力将会增加，因为这些市场的估值更为吸引，占投资组 合的比重更低。从估值过高的市场重新平衡至估值较吸引且基本因素不断改善的市场属审慎之举。 例如，按市账率(P/B)计算，日本仍是全球估值最低的市场之 ...