Investment Watch is a quarterly publication produced by Morgans that delves into key insights for equity and economic strategy.
This latest publication covers
- Economics – Recession fears behind us
- Fixed Interest Opportunities – Alternative Income Strategies for 2025
- Asset Allocation – Stay invested but reduce concentration risk
- Equity Strategy – Diversification is key
- Banks - Does current strength crimp medium-term returns?
- Resources and Energy – Short-term headwinds remain
- Industrials - Becoming more streamlined
- Travel - Demand trends still solid
- Consumer Discretionary - Rewards in time
- Healthcare - Watching US policy direction
- Infrastructure - Rising cost of capital but resilient operations
- Property - Macro dominating but peak rates are on approach
At the start of 2024 investors faced a complex global landscape marked by inflation concerns, geopolitical tensions, and economic uncertainties. Yet, despite these challenges, global equity markets demonstrated remarkable resilience, finishing the year up an impressive 29% - a powerful reminder that long-term investors should stay focused on fundamental growth and not be deterred by short-term market volatility.
The global economic outlook for 2025 looks promising, driven by a confluence of positive factors. Central banks are proactively reducing interest rates, creating a favourable economic climate, while companies are strategically leveraging innovation and cost control to drive earnings growth.
Still, we remind investors to remain vigilant against a series of macro-economic risks that are likely to make for a bumpy ride, and as always, some asset classes will outperform others. That is why this extended version of Investment Watch includes our key themes and picks for 2025 and our best ideas. As always, speak to your adviser about asset classes and stocks that suit your investment goals.
High interest rates and cost-of-living pressures have been challenging and disruptive for so many of our clients, so from all the staff and management we appreciate your ongoing support as a valued client of our business. We wish you and your family a safe and happy festive season, and we look forward to sharing with you what we hope will be a prosperous 2025.
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