Cautious on Markets: High Inflation, Slowing Growth

Thursday 28 July 2022

Global Investment Views, Equity, Fixed income

Cautious on Markets: High Inflation, Slowing Growth

August 2022 | The double bear markets (in equities and long-term bonds) have nearly adjusted to the end of easy money and the ongoing rising inflation. We are shifting focus from fears of inflation to the deceleration of growth. Earnings expectations have room to go down, and the dollar rally could continue.

01 | Amundi Institute Insights: Financial markets expect central banks to tame inflation, but could be misjudging how long it will take economies and consumer prices to respond to increases in interest rates.

02 | Fixed Income: Yields are caught between inflation and recession fears. Investors should consider more quality- oriented credit but not de-risk portfolios.

03 | Equity: Rising volatility, falling prices and policy tightening in the face of high inflation should lead to a balanced stance for investors, with a focus on resilient regions, such as the US and China.

Global Investment Views - August 2022

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