Looking at 2026, Southeast Asia is shaping up to be the main catalyst. When Powell exits in May, rate cuts will likely accelerate—and that's when the real money starts hunting for returns. Emerging markets historically catch the biggest inflows during such pivot moments. Here's the thing: with liquidity still relatively tight across markets, it won't take massive capital flows to push valuations north. Price-to-earnings ratios could expand dramatically, and honestly, it'll seem like everyone saw it coming. The setup looks clean on paper. Whether execution matches expectations remains the wild card, but the structural pieces are there.
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EthMaximalist
· 7h ago
This wave in Southeast Asia? Sounds great, but this kind of "perfect on paper" logic is the easiest to fail.
Powell stepping down in May and automatically switching modes? That's hilarious. The market wouldn't be so obedient.
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PumpStrategist
· 7h ago
The pattern has formed, but to be honest, it just looks good on paper. When the actual interest rate cuts happen in May, you'll see the difference between retail investors and institutions — the distribution of chips has long determined who can eat the meat.
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FlashLoanPhantom
· 7h ago
Powell's resignation rate accelerates, Southeast Asia takes off? Feels like just a theoretical story; real execution is the real game-changer.
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IronHeadMiner
· 7h ago
Will Southeast Asia take off if Powell steps down? It's that simple to say, but then you'll be proven wrong again.
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ForkLibertarian
· 7h ago
Powell steps down, leading the plunge first. How long Southeast Asia can hold up in this wave is really hard to say.
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GweiObserver
· 7h ago
Powell steps down in May, can it really boost the Southeast Asia wave? Feels like just talk on paper again.
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AirdropDreamer
· 7h ago
The story of Southeast Asia in 2026 sounds similar to last year's narrative. In the end, it will still come down to execution.
Looking at 2026, Southeast Asia is shaping up to be the main catalyst. When Powell exits in May, rate cuts will likely accelerate—and that's when the real money starts hunting for returns. Emerging markets historically catch the biggest inflows during such pivot moments. Here's the thing: with liquidity still relatively tight across markets, it won't take massive capital flows to push valuations north. Price-to-earnings ratios could expand dramatically, and honestly, it'll seem like everyone saw it coming. The setup looks clean on paper. Whether execution matches expectations remains the wild card, but the structural pieces are there.