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JPMorgan Predicts 4-6 Weeks of Asian Market Volatility, Bullish on AI & Financials
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CNBC TV18•21-09-2026, 09:11
JPMorgan Predicts 4-6 Weeks of Asian Market Volatility, Bullish on AI & Financials
- •JPMorgan's Mixo Das anticipates 4-6 weeks of volatility in Asian equity markets, including India, due to geopolitical tensions, oil price uncertainty, and global interest rate movements.
- •Despite short-term pressures, JPMorgan maintains a bullish stance on AI-linked stocks and financials, while holding a neutral allocation for India.
- •Seasonal factors, oil price uncertainty, and upcoming US midterm elections are expected to contribute to near-term market pressure.
- •The firm's longer-term outlook for Asian equities remains constructive, supported by strong earnings growth, reasonable valuations, and light investor positioning.
- •AI stock performance hinges on successful monetization of AI investments, with software developers, application providers, and AI model companies needing to demonstrate revenue generation.
Key Questions Answered
JPMorgan anticipates four to six weeks of equity market volatility in Asia and India due to geopolitical tensions, oil price uncertainty, global interest rate shifts, upcoming US midterm elections, and seasonally weak trends.
Despite near-term uncertainties, JPMorgan maintains a strong preference for artificial intelligence (AI)-linked stocks and financials, while holding a neutral allocation stance on India.
The ongoing success and performance of AI-linked stocks depend on whether model companies, software developers, and application providers can successfully demonstrate revenue generation and monetise their artificial intelligence investments.
