Hong Kong's market is still seen as tops

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Investors would do well to keep Hong Kong stocks over-represented in their portfolios, as the colony's Hang Seng Index reached another record high in Nov. 1996. The index closed at 13,167.16 on Nov. 20, rising by an impressive 31% for the year and is forecast to keep trekking an upward slope. Manu Bhaskaran of Crosby Securities predicts that the index could breach the 14,000-mark until 1997, fueled by a robust Chinese economy boasting of liquidity. The short-term outlook for Hong Kong is favorable, although longer-term prospects are uncertain owing to its return to Chinese rule in 1997.

Forecasts and trends, Stock-exchange, Stock exchanges, Hong Kong, Stock price indexes, Hang Seng Index (Index)

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Asian-bond watchers foresee further gains this year

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Bond experts believe that the Asian bond market still has room to grow in 1997 after showing a remarkable performance in 1996. Analysts believe that the tightening of high-yielding US bonds would propel more investors to turn to Asian bonds. Improvements in sovereign ratings for long-term debt are also expected to lure investors to Asia. Analysts say the Philippines and China offer the biggest opportunities in 1997.

Economic aspects, Asia, Credit market, Credit markets

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Foreign interest in blue-chip shares could boost Indian market, analysts say

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Investors in the Indian stock market are banking on blue chips, in anticipation of the impending influx of overseas investments into the large-capitalization stocks. Stock analysts predict the gradual increase in the number of foreign institutional investors in the Indian stock market. However, earnings-per-share growth in blue chip investments is likely to be slow.

Securities & Commodities Exchanges, Investments, India, Blue chip stocks

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