F. Yap Securities / 2TradeAsia

Relatively subdued sessions are seen, as participants weigh on catalysts likely to drive yearend rallies.

Eyes are set on the local central bank’s policy meeting today, whether or not it would second 26 October’s 25bps off-cycle rate hike.

Focus will be on possible improvement in yesterday’s dismal turnover, ahead of latest inflation print in the US that might support expectations for the Fed’s next course on interest rates.

Sentiment might sway to Wall Street’s ascent, as portfolio repositioning builds ground for 2024.

Share prices would balance-off stronger-than-estimated 3Q GDP with the Fed’s reiteration to keep monetary policies tight to meet their inflation goal.

Market investors will get feelers on 3Q23 GDP results (from +4.3% in 2Q23), and balance prospects towards 2024.

Follow-through response to tamer inflation in October might support sequel buying in equities.

Part of the climb might stem from month-end portfolio positioning.

Volatility may continue, as market participants check whether monetary authorities would proceed with the earlier hinted off-cycle rate hike.

Participants might take their cue from Wall Street’s incline, as political headlines simmer in the Israel-Hamas rift.

Eyes are set whether some participants would seize on the bourse’s current state to buy into

The mood might stay cautious for now, with global investors attuned to headlines on the Israel-Hamas conflict, including results of Pres. Biden’s visit.

Market participants would check for continuity of yesterday’s ascent, as investors heed for the release of 3Q earnings results from listed firms.

Expect volatile trades, as sentiment remains glued to geopolitical headlines.

Movements might remain limited for now, as the global investing community remain alert on the situation in the Middle East & potential ripple-effect to the commodities market.