Global equity markets have now entered into a bear market, which is defined as at least a 20% drawdown from the high point or peak. Fear of the coronavirus (COVID-19) and the uncertainty of a potential GDP recession have driven the price of stocks and other risk assets lower. However, investors with diversified portfolios have …
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The coronavirus (COVID-19) and the fear of a global virus may be new to all of us, but the increased market volatility and the fear that comes with losing money is certainly not new. Market corrections, like the one experienced last week, should be expected to happen throughout a market cycle. Looking back, investors have …
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As China struggles with short-term growth impacts from COVID-19 and ongoing tariff headwinds, the U.S.’s relatively smaller exposure to Asia has positioned it for an upside surprise. Meanwhile, global central banks are poised to maintain current accommodative policy and even increase it if geopolitical events pressure the economy or financial markets. What else is driving …
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We are moderately overweight risk as we prepare to enter 2020, as the global economy shows signs of stabilization after an episode of mid-year weakness. We expect markets to focus on the tensions between organic economic growth and the risk associated with geopolitical uncertainties such as the U.S.-China trade war, Brexit and the 2020 U.S. …
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We see a number of positive factors spurring economic growth, including global stabilization, a positive October jobs report, and guarded optimism over U.S.- China trade talks. What else is driving our positive outlook for risk-taking? Read Viewpoints
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We expect geopolitical risks to weigh on investor sentiment and contribute to continued volatility, leading us to move toward less-risky risk assets. How will the uncertainty affect the economy – and will the impacts be tempered with further monetary easing? Read Viewpoints.
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Although the economy’s “goldilocks” underpinnings are currently at risk due to the ongoing tariff tussle, it has been an excellent year in financial markets. Potential risk factors include a potential return of inflation and an extension of tariffs beyond those the U.S. has placed on Chinese imports. What do we expect from various sectors? Read …
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Each summer we review our capital markets assumptions which results in an updated 5-year investment outlook and renewed 5-year investment themes. What current developments – and longer-term trends – do these investment themes encompass? Read Viewpoints.
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In the current low-rate environment of subdued inflation, interest-rate-sensitive assets such as global real estate and listed infrastructure continue to appeal. Meanwhile, global growth is set to fall a bit short of expectations. Read Viewpoints
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