Relief Rally Unlikely to Continue

Tuesday 20 December 2022

Global Investment Views, Equity, Fixed income

   

Relief Rally Unlikely to Continue

January 2023 | For markets, this economic backdrop calls for a confirmation of a correction regime at the end of 2022 and in H1 2023, with inflation slowing, but still above normal levels. The correction phase will likely be driven by the profit recession, which we expect to materialize in H1. We believe a more cautious stance in equities would be prudent. For government bonds, slowing economic growth and hints about the change in the size of rate hikes may call for an active duration stance.

01 |  Amundi Institute Insights: The USD cycle is being stretched. We expect to see a bumpy road, but suggest positioning for a stronger USD depreciation in 2023.

02 | Fixed Income: While inflation remains elevated, we are seeing signs of it peaking in the US and somewhat in Europe.

03 | Equity: US companies may face a margins squeeze as employment remains robust, wages are rising, and dollar headwinds persist.

Global Investment View - Relief Rally Unlikely to Continue

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