In this week's summary of ratings views: We expect a pick-up in U.S. tech sector M&A over the next year. Monetary easing in emerging markets looks set to take longer than expected. China’s latest efforts to boost the property market could finally move the needle. Also: US dollar strength may not be as much of a problem for corporate issuers in South and South-East Asia as in the past, and the rise of AI-powered Smart Cities.