Ideas
China equities rise on earnings growth.
He remains overweight Chinese equities in regional context because the 2026 return driver shifts from 2025 valuation rerating to earnings growth: corporate earnings growth accelerates from 4% last year to 14% this year, supported by 4.8% real GDP growth, solid exports and domestic consumption. He thinks the market continues higher.
China global exporters gain market share.
He likes the China corporates going global theme as a long-term export story: Chinese firms are selling more services to the world, including healthcare/contractual payments, and have room to gain global market share; China/Asia companies derive only about 16% of revenues overseas versus about 28% for S&P 500 companies.
Be selective in China tech profit growth.
He says tech will be a key contributor to China earnings growth and a big year for tech, but investors must be selective because software/internet tech has lagged while tech hardware is doing well. Profit growth, not broad beta, is the driver.
China insurers benefit from better equities.
He is overweight China insurance because it should benefit from better equity market performance, and insurance valuations remain undemanding.
China materials momentum continues after selloff.
He remains overweight China materials despite the precious metals correction. Materials are a good proxy for the government's anti-pollution push, the metal supply backdrop remains favorable, valuations are mid-cycle rather than extended, and he thinks momentum continues; after the commodity selloff, he says it is time to re-engage.
Door-handle ban pressures Chinese EV makers.
China's ban on concealed EV door handles requires mechanical releases, labelling and specific recess sizes after deadly accidents. About 60% of top-selling EVs have such handles, redesign may cost more than ¥100 million per model, and high-end models are most impacted, creating a regulatory redesign cost overhang for Chinese EV makers.
US minerals reserve supports rare earths.
He says the Trump administration is setting up a $12 billion strategic reserve of critical minerals to insulate U.S. companies from price shocks and counter China's dominance. The plan may include price guarantees and long-term contracts, but details are unresolved and the U.S. remains reliant on Chinese refining capacity, so it is an important policy setup for rare earths/critical minerals rather than a completed trade.
Gold drivers intact; Deutsche sees $6,000.
He highlights resilient retail gold demand after the rout, with buyers queuing in Singapore, and notes Deutsche Bank reiterated its $6,000/oz gold forecast. He says the factors that drove precious metals higher—geopolitical instability, attacks on the Fed, and a weaker dollar—remain intact.
Chinese copper buyers put floor under prices.
Chinese copper fabricators and processors, the world's biggest buyers, are buying the dip to replenish inventory ahead of Lunar New Year after speculative trading had kept them away. That renewed buying could set a floor under copper prices.
Indonesia confidence crisis; avoid equities, rupiah.
She says Indonesia faces a crisis of confidence: the JCI fell 5% Monday, the rupiah is at record lows, bonds are stressed, governance/transparency/fiscal concerns are weighing, MSCI has warned of a downgrade, and Goldman, UBS and Nomura have downgraded Indonesia. Policy steps like the sovereign wealth fund buying bonds/stocks and higher free float have not been enough, and trust takes time to rebuild.
Dassault sees rising business jet demand.
He says business jet demand is increasing worldwide, with flight hours above pre-COVID levels, the U.S. remains the main market, Asia is important, China has softened but should recover, and India is growing. Dassault sold 31 jets last year, hopes for more in 2026, is working on production ramp-up, and views the Falcon 10X as a game changer.
Korean memory wins AI infrastructure pivot.
She says Samsung and SK Hynix combined market cap just surpassed Tencent plus Alibaba because Korea is positioned as a crucial part of the AI/global tech supply chain while China focuses on self-sufficiency. The memory chip cycle is tight, has more legs, and investors are pivoting from platforms to AI infrastructure/memory, favoring the two Korean memory names.
Trade deal can revive Indian equities.
He sees the U.S.-India trade deal as the catalyst investors have waited for. It removes a major drag after India's worst January in a decade and a year of underperformance, and with India's valuation premium now near a five-year low, the deal can restore global attractiveness and drive a sharp recovery in Indian equities.
Indian textile, jewellery, pharma exports recover.
He says labor-intensive export sectors such as textiles, gemstone/jewellery and pharmaceuticals were hurt by the lack of a trade deal and had to absorb costs. With tariffs now cut to or below competitors like Bangladesh, these industries can recover lost business and are key sectors to watch.
PAL turnaround supports full-service growth.
He says Philippine Airlines has had four consecutive positive years since restructuring and is halfway through its turnaround. It is now focused on full-service growth, product upgrades, new routes, fleet expansion from 82 to about 90 aircraft, a strong balance sheet and potential capital markets access; China is the only major market still well below pre-COVID and offers long-term upside.
This Bloomberg Markets video, published February 03, 2026,
features Kinger Lau, Laura, Nick Wadhams, Andrew Janes, Haslinda Amin, Carlos Branch, Yvonne Man, Ashutosh Joshi, Richard Nuttall
discussing FXI, China export-oriented equities, KWEB, China insurance sector, China materials sector, KARS, REMX, GLD, COPPER, JCI, Indonesian rupiah, Indonesian bonds, AM.PA, 005930.KS, 000660.KS, Indian equities, Indian textiles, Indian gemstone and jewellery, Indian pharmaceuticals, PAL.PS.
15 trade ideas extracted by AI with direction and confidence scoring.
Speakers:
Kinger Lau,
Laura,
Nick Wadhams,
Andrew Janes,
Haslinda Amin,
Carlos Branch,
Yvonne Man,
Ashutosh Joshi,
Richard Nuttall
· Tickers:
FXI,
China export-oriented equities,
KWEB,
China insurance sector,
China materials sector,
KARS,
REMX,
GLD,
COPPER,
JCI,
Indonesian rupiah,
Indonesian bonds,
AM.PA,
005930.KS,
000660.KS,
Indian equities,
Indian textiles,
Indian gemstone and jewellery,
Indian pharmaceuticals,
PAL.PS
