HSBC Asset Management forecasts Asia as a bright spot for investors in 2024, with India continuing as one of the world’s fastest-growing markets, and Japan abandoning its unconventional monetary policies. China’s GDP growth is expected at around 4.5% next year, supported by government policy including rate cuts. Asian equities, especially in technology sectors in Taiwan and South Korea, present attractive opportunities. High valuations in India are offset by selective investment potential. Asian credit markets are improving, particularly with easing concerns in China’s real estate sector. Asian bonds, noted for higher yields and low volatility, are especially promising in investment-grade markets. Indian local bond markets are anticipated to yield strong, uncorrelated returns, benefiting from positive cyclical and technical dynamics.