Asian Midday Marketwatch – Decoupling of rates and tapering

• The performance of most regional markets today and why it is a sea of green

• The biggest thing Jerome Powell decoupled taper from rate hikes

• China risk and will a risk on scenario means buyers will return to Chinese stocks

• The impact on oil markets as oil firms slash Gulf of Mexico output by 91% ahead of hurricane IDA

• What data points and events to watch out for this week

Guest: Vishnu Varathan, Head, Economics & Strategy, Asia & Oceania Treasury Department, Mizuho Bank, Ltd

Presenter: Brian Fernandez

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