Equities

We see sideways trading with a slight downward bias with a dearth of market movers

When the dust settles, Trump’s policy implementation will be financial-market watchers’ barometer

Overall market performance may reflect the earnings results of several index heavyweights

Reduced RRR will ease rate cuts’ interest-margin impact, as lower borrowing costs lift loan growth

Investors will continue to monitor more corporate earnings releases and key data results this week.

Strong asset expansion, recovery in non-interest income, and improved asset quality translated to higher return on equity.

We expect the local bourse to trade sideways with a downward bias amid the shortened work week because of All Saint’s Day.

While risks remain, the global port operator will benefit from a trade growth rebound and shifting supply chain

We see the market trading sideways with a slight upward bias.