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Bonds and emerging markets stand out in the Santa rally
Friday 05 January 2024
Global Investment Views, Equity, Fixed income
Bonds and emerging markets stand out in the Santa rally
January 2024 | The rapid retreat in fixed income yields caused by falling inflation and dovish central banks has affected valuations, but bonds are still a good diversifier as we enter a slowdown. However, we may see some uptick in yields (owing to inflation). The recent equities rally is largely based on easing financial conditions and expectations of a soft or no landing next year. There is a disconnect between valuations in some segments and their earnings potential, which raises risks of deratings.
01 | Inflation is declining, but it's too soon to declare victory; US core inflation is displaying stickiness.
02 | US and Europe are weakening; Labor markets are loosening, and consumers' views of worsening job security adds to our forecasts of a mild US recession in H1.
03 | Currently, markets are ignoring the long-term US debt sustainability issues and are driven by the Fed policy outlook.
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