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Productivity is the key driver of global economic growth, but it has stayed puzzlingly low despite a string of high-tech innovations. Ageing societies are making matters worse. If the world doesn’t fix the productivity challenge, we may be sentenced to a lower-growth environment for years to come.
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The latest US economic data appear to support the Fed’s strategy and match the market’s expectations: no rate rises after the FOMC’s May meeting, but three or four hikes by the end of the year. Longer term, however, the market’s expectations don’t match what the Fed is likely to do, which could create turbulence.
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Even though the ECB’s monetary policy has been very accommodative, its plans for dialling it back have been quite conservative. We don’t expect this will change at the central bank’s next meeting. QE will eventually end and short-term rates will eventually rise – but not yet.
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At the start of 2018, markets appeared to tumble into chaos. Taking a step back, though, the bigger picture may actually be settling – a reflection of robust investor confidence and strong market fundamentals.
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The risk of volatility spikes and liquidity shortages is rising, and it could get worse with new “quantitative tightening” policies from central banks. Politicians and regulators may eventually step in, but investors should take steps now to help guard against the possible loss of liquidity.
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New volatility along with economic and market shifts may change the course of long-held investment strategies. Check out these six ways we think investors can stay ahead – while getting active.
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Having already factored in an anticipated 25-basis-point rate hike, the markets are now eagerly awaiting the Fed’s forward guidance from its March meeting. Continued strength in the US economy could prompt shifts in the FOMC’s tone and “dot plots” – and foreshadow more rate rises on the horizon.
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Hoping to regain some footing following a turbulent start to the year, markets could benefit from what appears will be a bright earnings season. We are looking to technology and financials, in particular, to set the tone for the broader markets.