--- title: "Standard Chartered's June 2025 Outlook: Is the Global Rally Just Getting Started?" description: Join The Financial Coconut for insights on personal finance, investing, and wealth-building strategies. 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The bank sees potential for further gains in equities, particularly in the US and China, while highlighting opportunities in high-quality bonds and gold. However, risks such as US fiscal deficits, trade policy uncertainty, and currency fluctuations remain on the horizon. For Singaporean investors, this presents both opportunities and challenges. Here’s a detailed breakdown of the key insights and their implications. ![Investors in gold and investors in bonds cannot both be right](https://www.ft.com/__origami/service/image/v2/images/raw/https%3A%2F%2Fd1e00ek4ebabms.cloudfront.net%2Fproduction%2F51734bea-5988-46c2-898e-0775301df572.jpg?source=next-article&fit=scale-down&quality=highest&width=700&dpr=1) ### **Strategic Market Views** 1. **Global Equities**: - Upgraded to **Overweight** due to easing US trade policy risks, improved market technicals, and strong corporate earnings. 2. **US Equities**: - Upgraded to a **small Overweight as** the “Sell America” trade is considered overdone. 3. **China Equities (Asia ex-Japan)**: - **Overweight** due to policy stimulus and a softer US dollar, which benefits export-driven economies. 4. **Gold**: - Downgraded to a **Core Holding**, with near-term price targets at **USD 3,100/oz** and a 12-month target of **USD 3,500/oz**. 5. **High-Quality Bonds**: - Still attractive at current elevated yields, offering stable returns in a volatile environment. ### **Macro Scenarios and Probabilities** | **Scenario** | **Probability** | **Key Drivers** | | --- | --- | --- | | **Soft Landing** | 50% | Trade truce, modest tax cuts, Fed rate cuts of 75bps starting H2 2025. | | **Hard Landing** | 25% | Recession risk from failed trade talks and weak sentiment. | | **No Landing** | 25% | Strong growth, tax cuts, deregulation. | | S&P 500 could rise to **7,000**. |   |   | ### **Equity Forecasts: Where to Look** ![](https://www.thefinancialcoconut.com/hs-fs/hubfs/output%20(64)-png.png?width=1975&height=1180&name=output%20(64)-png.png) | **Index** | **12M Forecast** | | --- | --- | | S&P 500 | **6,520** | | Nasdaq 100 | 24,100 | | Hang Seng | 26,260 | | Nifty 50 | 26,940 | | Euro Stoxx 50 | 5,880 | | FTSE 100 | 9,390 | | Nikkei 225 | 40,300 | ### **Opportunistic Equity Ideas** 1. **US**: - Focus on sectors like semiconductors, software, communication services, and major banks. 2. **China**: - Non-financial high-dividend SOEs and the Hang Seng Tech Index are highlighted. 3. **Europe**: - Banks and industrials offer potential upside. ### **Bond Strategy: New Opportunities** 1. **New Bullish Views**: - **US 20Y+ Treasury Bonds** and **UK Gilts (FX unhedged)**. 2. **Still Bullish**: - **US Agency MBS** and **TIPS** remain attractive. 3. **Downgrade**: - Developed Market Investment-Grade Government Bonds were downgraded to a **Core Holding** due to inflation and fiscal risks. ### **FX Forecasts: What to Expect** | **Pair** | **3M Forecast** | **12M Forecast** | | --- | --- | --- | | USD (DXY) | 103 | **98** | | EUR/USD | 1.08 | 1.14 | | USD/SGD | **1.32** | **1.34** | | USD/CNH | 7.22 | 7.40 | ### **![Are gold and oil moving in different directions?](https://cf-images.us-east-1.prod.boltdns.net/v1/static/3582280029001/7bb4dfa2-af19-46a2-9c7d-cd8b2818bcc2/289c4420-1a5b-4bf6-a8af-53efc1776226/1280x720/match/image.jpg)** ### **Commodities: Gold and Oil** | **Commodity** | **Details** | | --- | --- | | **Gold** | Near-term: Consolidation at **USD 3,100/oz 12-month target: USD 3,500/oz** | | **Oil (WTI)** | 3M forecast: **USD 64/bbl 12M forecast: USD 60/bbl** | | **Demand Trends** | Central bank buying remains strong, but signs of Asian buyer fatigue are emerging. | ### **Technical & Quant Models** 1. **Stock-Bond Rotation Model**: - Slightly **Overweight Equities**, bullish short- and long-term. 2. **S&P 500 Levels**: - Resistance: **6,088**. - Support: **5,476**. 3. **Bullish Bias Markets (short-term)**: - US, China, UK. 4. **Neutral**: - Europe ex-UK, Asia ex-Japan, Japan. ### **Top Risks to Watch** 1. **US Fiscal Deficit & Bond Yields**: - Credit rating downgrade raises tail risk. 2. **Tariff Policy Reversal**: - The July 2025 expiry of the US 90-day trade pause is critical. 3. **China**: - Continued deflationary pressure; more stimulus expected. 4. **Europe**: - Germany’s €500bn infrastructure plan may limit ECB rate cut scope. ### **Implications for Singaporeans** ![](https://www.thefinancialcoconut.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Implications%20for%20Singaporeans%20-%20visual%20selection-png.png?width=2802&height=1765&name=Implications%20for%20Singaporeans%20-%20visual%20selection-png.png) 1. **Global Equity Rally**: - A window for gains exists, especially in US and China’s equities. - Positive for Singaporeans exposed to HK-listed Chinese tech via ETFs or mutual funds. 2. **Singapore Dollar (SGD)**: - USD/SGD expected to rise to **1.34** in 12 months due to slowing growth and easing inflation. - MAS lowered core inflation targets; MTI cut 2025 GDP forecasts. 3. **Bond Yields**: - Attractive opportunities in long-duration bonds like US 20Y+ Treasuries and UK Gilts. 4. **Gold Prices**: - Near-term consolidation expected; consider holding rather than aggressively adding. 5. **Emerging Markets (EMs)**: - A weaker USD supports fund flows into EMs, benefiting Singapore-based investors with ASEAN or India exposure. 6. **Singapore REITs & Exporters**: - Lower global rates could reduce financing costs, but tariffs may weigh on export demand. ### **Do’s for Singaporean Investors** | **Do** | **Explanation** | | --- | --- | | Rebalance into global equities, especially US and China | Improved technicals and potential for further equity rally if trade deals materialise. | | Add long-duration, high-quality bonds | US 20Y+ Treasuries and UK Gilts offer attractive yields and diversification benefits. | | Diversify regionally | Avoid home bias; US, China, and EMs have different growth drivers. | | Hold gold, not chase it | Near-term consolidation expected; longer-term upside remains intact. | | Consider FX impact on global investments | USD rebound expected short-term, weakening longer term, therefore this affects SGD returns on foreign assets. | | Monitor Trump policy dates | July 2025 is critical (tariff pause expiry + tax cut proposals); expect market volatility. | ### **Don’ts for Singaporean Investors** | **Don’t** | **Reason** | | --- | --- | | Go overweight on UK equities or defensive sectors | UK downgraded to Underweight; defensive sectors may lag in a risk-on environment. | | Ignore trade policy risks | US policy remains unpredictable; soft landing is not guaranteed. | | Chase short-term rallies blindly | Much optimism is already priced in; further upside needs policy follow-through. | | Assume SGD will remain strong | MAS easing and lower inflation forecasts may weaken SGD over time. | | Over-concentrate in local bonds | Global bonds, especially US and UK, offer higher yields and diversification benefits. | ### Conclusion The global rally appears to have room to run, with equities, high-quality bonds, and gold offering strategic opportunities. However, Singaporean investors must navigate risks such as currency fluctuations, trade policy uncertainty, and slower domestic growth. By rebalancing portfolios, diversifying regionally, and staying vigilant about macro risks, investors can position themselves to capitalize on the ongoing recovery while safeguarding against potential headwinds. Is the global rally just getting started? For those who prepare wisely, the answer could very well be yes. Let us know what you think about this topic, and what do you want to hear next. You can now be our community contributor and make a [pitch ](https://thefinancialcoconut.com/contact/)to have your favourite personality be on our show. Join our [community group](https://linkin.bio/thefinancialcoconut/?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAaY2-JSYItZawSUnNP4YhAicLp0H2wXwx8EBmQgbzOJrjA6YRiPWXtFDSH4_aem_t1DMRY5jrSAapreaSX9ntw) and drop us your insights on this topic.   ### Stay ahead in your financial journey! 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