Commentary by Monica Defend
4 themes driving markets:
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Market movements over the summer
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The outlook for US growth
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An update on inflation and central bank action
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The impact of the US elections
Market movements over the summer
The outlook for US growth
An update on inflation and central bank action
The impact of the US elections
Chinese markets rose sharply on the back of optimism around stimulus measures announced by the PBoC.
The bank reduced its policy rates, cut the reserve requirement ratio and made it easier for people to buy second homes.
We continue to monitor these developments with a positive bias and remain constructive on broader EM.
Flexible approach in government bonds
Play the rotation in equities
European credit in a sweet spot
EM divergences to favour the asset class
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Date of first use: 1 July 2024
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