HSBC Global Research released its quarterly Asian markets report last Friday (5 Jan), expecting Asian equities to benefit from strong global macro headwinds in 2024, particularly if China's economy recovers. The broker forecasted Chinese and Indian markets to drive Asian equities up 12% in 2024. The broker has an Overweight rating on Chinese H-shares, while lowering its 2024 year-end target for the FTSE China Index from 24,800 to 23,130, with a potential upside of 20%.