20 October 2022
Market View: US markets and possible signs of a new bull cycle, APAC travel recovery and IMF growth forecast for the region
We wrapped up the week by looking at markets in the US, Asia, as well as a number of notable currency moves. Increasingly, analysts say there may be opportunities in the market, and in particular small cap growth stocks amid the current economic climate. But why is this the case, and what should we be looking out for? In the meantime, brighter days are ahead for the Asia Pacific region as well, with reports suggesting that the travel industry in APAC may recover faster than the rest of the world. What would this mean for growth in the region as well as the strength of major currencies going forward? On Market View, Prime Time’s finance presenter Chua Tian Tian sat down with Henry Quek, Asia Pacific Head of Global Markets at State Street as they summed up the key movements for the week.

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5 August 2022
Market View: What are the economic consequences of heightened US-China tensions in the longer term?
US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s visit to Taiwan sent global markets down earlier this week on fears of further geopolitical tensions between the US and China. But while there had been some moderation in recent days, investors are concerned about the longer-term economic consequences of escalating tensions between the world’s two largest superpowers. So what are these longer-term consequences and how should investors shield themselves from the ongoing volatilities? On Market View, Prime Time's Finance Presenter Chua Tian Tian spoke with Henry Quek, Asia Pacific Head of Global Markets at State Street for more.

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8 April 2022
Forex Fridays: All Systems Go for the USD and the Aussie?
The Federal Reserve's plans to significantly trim its balance sheet has kept markets on their toes, with the Dollar Index firming above that 99 level. And while the Aussie has seen a burst of strength thanks to strong commodities and the RBA's recent comments, the Japanese Yen seems stuck. Henry Quek, APAC Head of Foreign Exchange Sales, Trading and Research at State Street, spoke to us on Forex Fridays and also touched on the Singapore Dollar's outlook ahead of this weeks GDP release and the MAS' Policy Statement.

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7 January 2022
Forex Fridays: The Hawkish Fed and Forex Markets
Days after the minutes of the Federal Reserve's last meeting confirmed the sharp, hawkish turn of Jerome Powell & friends, we ask how this might impact the broader forex markets. JP Ong spoke to Henry Quek, APAC Head of Sales, Trading and Research from State Street, on Forex Fridays about why the dollar may even soften despite these recent events.

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8 October 2021
Forex Fridays: How Crucial Is Monetary Policy for the FX Markets?
Though the Reserve Bank of New Zealand hiked policy rates and hinted at tighter policy in the future, the NZD still softened somewhat last week. The same could be said for the Korean Won, despite the growing belief that the Bank of Korea might hike rates next week. Henry Quek, APAC Head of Foreign Exchange Sales, Trading, and Research at State Street Global Markets, joined us on Forex Fridays to look at the waning relation between monetary policy, rates and currencies, as well as preview the MAS' upcoming policy statement.

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30 April 2021
Forex Fridays: Does State Street Think the USD Will Bounce Back?
Though the Federal Reserve has affirmed, once again, that policy will stay accommodative, rising yields and potential taper tantrums persist. Could this give the greenback a future boost? Henry Quek, Head of Sales, Trading and Research at State Street, joined us on Forex Fridays to share his outlook on the USD heading into the month of May, as well as his take on the Chinese Yuan, the Australian Dollar and the broader Southeast Asian FX spectrum.

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5 February 2021
Forex Fridays: State Street's Relative Currency Plays and Dollar Outlook
The US Dollar has shown signs of firming up in the first week of February. Henry Quek, APAC Head of Sales, Trading and Research at State Street, joined us on Forex Fridays to share his outlook on the greenback, and which currencies stand to gain or weaken the most against the US dollar. He also touched on the Yuan, the Aussie and some relative currency plays that State Street is watching out for.

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