Building a resilience portfolio in times of uncertainty
By Raj Singh
Portfolio Manager, Multi-Asset
By Raj Singh
Portfolio Manager, Multi-Asset
By Raj Singh
Portfolio Manager, Multi-Asset
The recent developments on trade front especially tariff truce between US and China marks a significant, albeit temporary, de-escalation in trade tensions, reducing recession risks and stabilizing near-term investor sentiment. This development has recently boosted risk assets as recession fears ease, leading to surges in both U.S. and Asian markets. The positive news is also lifting European markets, while U.S. Treasury yields have risen as investors shift away from safe-haven assets.
By Raj Singh
Portfolio Manager, Multi-Asset
After several years of solid growth, the global economy is confronting a new policy-driven shock. The swift and stringent trade policies introduced by the new U.S. administration pose one of the most formidable challenges, threatening the established norms of global free trade and the dominance of the U.S. dollar. This negative shock is intensified by heightened uncertainty, stemming from the rapid-fire policy announcements from the U.S., which are reverberating across the global economic landscape.
By Raj Singh
Portfolio Manager, Multi-Asset
By Raj Singh
Portfolio Manager, Multi-Asset
By Raj Singh
Portfolio Manager, Multi-Asset
By Raj Singh
Portfolio Manager, Multi-Asset
With the U.S. Presidential elections largely settled, investors are shifting focus back to macroeconomic and policy landscapes. The U.S. economy shows resilience, supported by strong consumer spending and healthy corporate balance sheets. The corporate sector remains robust, with ample cash reserves, providing a buffer against potential revenue declines. Prospects for deregulation under the new administration are boosting business sentiment.