HIGH liquidity, stronger currencies and robust domestic growth will keep Asian stock markets buoyant next year notwithstanding anticipated interest rate hikes and political concerns in certain parts of the region. Investor interest will also be shifting from cyclical beta stocks to those with long-term growth potential.
These are some of the significant trends highlighted by J.P. Morgan in its Investment Theme for 2004 report, which said equity markets in the region could be in for a good year ahead, with the KLSE leading the table of top gainers.