Fullerton Insights

Iran-Israel conflict thus far confined to oil markets. Risk appetite well-behaved. Near-term impact from geopolitical shocks tend to be transient.

There are (still) alpha opportunities to extract against a volatile backdrop from Trump's "Reciprocal Tariffs"

“Reciprocal Tariffs” may accelerate policy easing in Asia. Asian credit fundamentals remain relatively healthy. Domestically-oriented areas may be preferred.

Trump's "Retaliatory Tariffs" sparks risk-off. A re-shape in global trade relations is underway, that will give rise to relative winners and losers.

Risk-off mode with tariffs coming into effect amid strained alliances.