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Markets are pricing in a rosy scenario in which economic deceleration will force the Fed to cut rates in 2023. However, we believe the Fed will stay on hold for 2023 and cut rates only in 2024. Inflation is cooling slowly, and the US economy is cooling down as well. From an equity perspective, we remain concerned about future profits, which leads us to stay defensive on equities and credit. On the fixed income side, we stay constructive on US duration and expect the US yield curve to steepen.
The current US debt ceiling was reached in January and the US Treasury warned that it would run out of cash to meet its expenditure commitments around June 1st, although a precise date is impossible to predict. The Republicans’ initial proposal asked for spending cuts to the tune of a 1% limit on the annual growth of nominal government expenditure over the next ten years. This fiscal contraction, along with a tight monetary stance, would be negative for economic growth. However, a default would be even worse for the economy.
Our assessment is that most banks are much better prepared to withstand financial volatility today than they were in 2008-9. As a result of the systematic application of much greater regulatory oversight, US banks have much higher levels of equity capital, better funding and liquidity, less leverage and much lower asset risk. With the potential for stronger supervision and regulation across the sector, we suggest investors carefully select securities from larger, well-capitalized banks with diversified business models and conservative lending strategies.
Growing inflationary pressures, potentially higher interest rates, and tempered growth are making careful investment selection more vital. What actions can investors take to position their portfolios strategically?
Pioneer AMT-Free Municipal Fund seeks to provide investors with a high level of current income, exempt from federal income tax, by investing in investment grade bonds focused on sectors that provide essential services to America.
Pioneer High Income Municipal Fund seeks to provide investors with attractive tax-exempt income, emphasizing nationally diverse sectors and downside risk management.
Pioneer Fund has invested in quality sustainable businesses since its inception in 1928, flexibly allocating to both value and growth companies to pursue the best opportunities for risk-adjusted returns over time.
The Fund seeks long-term capital growth by investing primarily in US large capitalization companies. We believe investing in quality stocks at attractive valuations can generate attractive risk-adjusted returns over time.
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