Traders Focus on Jackson Hole, Fed Outlook | The Asia Trade 8/28/2026

Watch on YouTube ↗  |  August 28, 2026 at 04:16  |  1:12:05  |  Bloomberg Markets
Speakers
Mark Cranfield — Cross Asset Strategist, Bloomberg
Anthony Stevens — Bloomberg Market Producer
Min Min Low — China Correspondent, Bloomberg
Charlotte — Reporter
Paul Dobson — Executive Editor, Bloomberg
Jeff Schmid — President, Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City
Betsey Stevenson — Professor of Economics, University of Michigan
Vanessa Hudson — Group CEO, Qantas

Summary

Traders in Asia are navigating a cautious open following Nvidia-led gains in US tech and ahead of Kevin Warsh's highly anticipated Jackson Hole speech. Markets are closely monitoring potential shifts in US monetary policy, the trajectory of the Japanese Yen, and a slew of corporate earnings from Chinese tech and auto giants.

  • Asian markets open cautiously ahead of Jackson Hole.
  • Nvidia adds over $440 billion in market value following strong guidance.
  • Traders await Kevin Warsh's speech for clarity on US inflation and rates.
  • Japanese inflation data aligns with expectations, keeping BOJ hike bets alive.
  • Chinese EV makers face intense domestic competition, pushing focus overseas.
  • The Australian Dollar gains momentum on hawkish RBA expectations.
Ideas
Mark Cranfield Cross Asset Strategist, Bloomberg 4:19
Long-end Treasury yields face upward pressure.
Long-end US Treasury yields will face upward pressure due to uncontained fiscal deficits and potential negative spillover from upcoming 30-year JGB auctions, prompting traders to position nimbly.
Mark Cranfield Cross Asset Strategist, Bloomberg 4:19
Long-end Treasury yields face upward pressure.
Long-end US Treasury yields will face upward pressure due to uncontained fiscal deficits and potential negative spillover from upcoming 30-year JGB auctions, prompting traders to position nimbly.
Anthony Stevens Bloomberg Market Producer 14:32
Capital will rebalance into lagging Nvidia shares.
Nvidia has been a significant laggard versus the rest of the tech space and Asian peers; its massive cash generation and attractive valuation will drive a rebalancing of capital out of Korean and Taiwanese tech names and into Nvidia.
Anthony Stevens Bloomberg Market Producer 16:01
Software stocks offer secondary AI growth opportunities.
The software sector, particularly beaten-down cybersecurity names like CrowdStrike, offers a compelling secondary way to play AI growth with better margins as the software short trade becomes increasingly uncomfortable.
Min Min Low China Correspondent, Bloomberg 34:14
CXMT expects explosive growth despite equipment constraints.
CXMT is expected to report explosive, multifold revenue growth driven by huge demand for chips, though investors will closely monitor guidance regarding its technology capabilities and equipment curtailments.
Min Min Low China Correspondent, Bloomberg 36:02
Meituan losses decline as price competition eases.
Meituan is expected to report rapidly declining losses as price competition with JD.com and Alibaba eases, making it a key stock to watch for a potential turn to positive net income.
Charlotte Reporter 37:48
Overseas expansion drives BYD's profit growth.
BYD's expanding overseas business is becoming a crucial profit center, allowing the automaker to sell higher-priced products that cushion the impact of raw material costs and intense domestic price competition.
Charlotte Reporter 39:39
Domestic competition pressures Xpeng and Li Auto.
Automakers with heavy exposure to the highly competitive Chinese domestic market, such as Xpeng and Li Auto, are struggling as domestic competition remains a zero-sum game with weak demand.
Paul Dobson Executive Editor, Bloomberg 65:30
Markets position for a stronger US dollar.
Options markets are positioning for a stronger US dollar post-Jackson Hole, anticipating that Kevin Warsh will deliver a hawkish steer to show the Fed is willing to be aggressive on inflation.
Paul Dobson Executive Editor, Bloomberg 67:27
The Yen remains under persistent weakening pressure.
The Japanese Yen remains under persistent weakening pressure, drifting back toward the 160 level, and requires a more aggressive future policy path from the BOJ to regain upward momentum.
Paul Dobson Executive Editor, Bloomberg 69:03
Rising rates and exports support the Aussie.
The Australian Dollar is on a path higher, supported by high and potentially rising interest rates from the RBA, a strong national balance sheet, and rising energy and metals prices.
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This Bloomberg Markets video, published August 28, 2026, features Mark Cranfield, Anthony Stevens, Min Min Low, Charlotte, Paul Dobson discussing TLT, JGBS, NVDA, CRWD, IGV, CXMT, Meituan, 1211.HK, XPEV, LI, USD, JPY, AUD. 11 trade ideas extracted by AI with direction and confidence scoring.

Speakers: Mark Cranfield, Anthony Stevens, Min Min Low, Charlotte, Paul Dobson  · Tickers: TLT, JGBS, NVDA, CRWD, IGV, CXMT, Meituan, 1211.HK, XPEV, LI, USD, JPY, AUD