Investing in times of inflation
Find out which price index economists use to measure inflation and which asset classes and sectors have performed best in the past in an inflationary environment.
Yields in comparison (since 1973)
Published on 06.06.2023 CEST
A resilient US labor market and a strong consumer have so far warded off a recession in the world’s largest economy. With the US facing cracks in that protective shell, as well as tighter financial conditions and lending standards following the most aggressive interest-rate hikes in four decades, the odds of sliding into a recession this year have increased. And if history is any guide, the US Federal Reserve would react with rate cuts.
After reviewing the risks to markets, we consider our portfolios well positioned. This entails, among other things, an underweight on high-yield bonds, which would see spreads widening and default rates spiking in the event of a recession, as well as a continued overweight on emerging-market equities, which benefit from a more dynamic macroeconomic backdrop and cheap valuations.
The monthly CIO update analyzes the current market environment and delves into the economic backdrop. Dan Scott, Head of Vontobel Multi Asset, and Michaela Huber, Cross-Asset Strategist, discuss the trends.
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Published on 06.06.2023 CEST