Goldman Sachs has said investors should remain positioned in leading Asian markets while maintaining exposure to commodities, citing structural drivers including artificial intelligence investment, defense spending and power infrastructure development, according to a new report by CNBC.
The bank highlighted that Asia’s equity performance has been largely earnings-driven rather than valuation expansion, with technology hardware, capital goods and financials among the key contributors. It noted continued strength across North Asian markets, including South Korea, Taiwan and Japan, alongside China’s domestic A-share market, where industrial and technology-linked sectors remain central to index performance.
Goldman Sachs also pointed to what it described as a “semiconductor memory supercycle,” a theme that has been reinforced by global demand for AI infrastructure and data processing capacity. The bank said this cycle continues to influence technology supply chains across Asia, particularly in advanced chip manufacturing hubs, CNBC reported.
Alongside equities, commodities have remained a central part of institutional allocation strategies. Goldman Sachs has maintained a focus on copper, gold and energy-related materials, citing long-term demand linked to electrification, renewable energy buildouts and defense-related industrial spending, according to Reuters.
Copper markets in particular have remained sensitive to expectations around infrastructure investment, including electricity grid expansion and electric vehicle production. Supply constraints in mining and refining capacity have also continued to shape pricing dynamics across industrial metals markets.
Gold has also remained in focus for institutional investors, with central bank purchases continuing to play a role in shaping demand. Broader financial market coverage by Bloomberg has tracked sustained official-sector accumulation of bullion alongside portfolio diversification trends among emerging-market reserve managers.
Geopolitical developments have also reinforced commodity demand themes. Ongoing instability in the Middle East and shipping disruptions through the Strait of Hormuz has added pressure to global energy logistics, while the Russia–Ukraine war continues to affect grain, energy and industrial metal supply routes across Europe and Asia, according to BBC News.
Goldman Sachs has also emphasized the role of defense spending and energy security policies in shaping long-term capital flows. Increased government expenditure across major economies has supported industrial production linked to infrastructure, power generation and military supply chains, contributing to broader demand across commodity-linked sectors.