Breaking Records, Setting the Stage

Global markets have been a rollercoaster of seismic events. From early-year hopes for rate cuts to Japan’s long-awaited rate hike, markets have been on edge. China dazzled with a stimulus-driven rally, but optimism quickly faded as structural challenges resurfaced. Our home country, Malaysia has emerged as a Southeast Asian gem, attracting significant data center FDI and showcasing its regional potential. In September, the Fed finally cut rates, sparking debates about its pace of policy easing moving forward. Now, with Trump 2.0 poised to reshape global trade, the question looms:

What’s next in this transformative year?