Asian stock pickers are navigating a difficult environment as a slowdown in the US could trigger a recession. Value is being sought in the tech service and consumer discretionary sectors due to regional demand, while South Korea and Taiwan are viewed as more vulnerable to a US downturn. Indian stocks have been bought by global funds this quarter as they cut their exposure to Taiwan. Financials, along with South Korean and Taiwanese equities, are seen as most susceptible to declining following two years of outperformance before a tightening cycle.
