The US stock markets had a great rally for better part of 2020 while the country was battling the pandemic but have since lost momentum even as economy reopens.

What is happening?
Is the worse over for United States?

Head, Investment Advisor
Standard Chartered Bank Malaysia

Snr, Cross-Asset Strategist
Standard Chartered Bank Singapore

Supreet Bhan

Head, Southeast Asia Funds
JP Morgan Asset Management

Teng Chee Wai

Managing Director
Affin Hwang Asset Management

2. Ultra-low interest rate policy, fiscal spending plan exceeding USD 6trn, expansionary budget and one of the fastest vaccination progress has fuelled spending growth and investment opportunities as the US economy reopens.

3. While equity markets rally in 2020 was led by technology and communication services, the value sectors that underperformed last year are likely to outperform in the next 12 months. Industrials, materials, energy and financials are the sectors that are projected to grow as Americans’ life return to normal and spending on housing, home improvements & travels increase.

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