Central News Agency (CNA) - Standard Chartered Bank stated today that the global market in the second half of this year will shift from a phase of "all assets rising together" to a new stage of "intensified differentiation and rising volatility." The bank anticipates the global economy will maintain a "soft landing" trajectory, with the U.S. Federal Reserve delaying interest rate cuts until next year. Standard Chartered explained that despite potential market volatility from geopolitical events, energy prices, and policy variables, it remains optimistic about U.S. and non-Japan Asian equities. It recommends diversifying investments with quality bonds and gold to enhance portfolio resilience. At Standard Chartered's second-half global market outlook press conference today, the bank's Chief Investment Office (CIO) projected a 60% chance of a global economic "soft landing" with continued corporate profit growth. Driven by sustained momentum in artificial intelligence investments, risk assets are expected to remain attractive. Under this scenario, the S&P 500 index is targeted at 7950 points in 12 months, up from its current level of around 7483 points. Regarding central bank interest rate policies, Liu Jia-hao, Head of Investment Strategy at Standard Chartered Wealth Management, mentioned that due to inflation easing with falling oil prices, the U.S. Federal Reserve is expected to postpone rate cuts to 2027. The European Central Bank is anticipated to maintain its interest rates, while the Bank of Japan may implement one more rate hike. Liu Jia-hao noted that as tensions in the Persian Gulf ease, oil prices might stabilize around $80 per barrel in the next three months. Within 12 months, the crude oil market is expected to return to its original state of "oversupply," with oil prices projected to be around $70 per barrel. For investment strategies, Standard Chartered believes that in equities, global stocks have risen over 12% year-to-date, primarily benefiting from op