Five charts that matter for investors
Find out more about gold prices, the oil futures, soaring 2-year US Treasury yields, poorer American housing data, and Chinese currency’s four-year high.
07 March 2022
Welcome to the latest edition of “Market Perspectives”, the monthly investment strategy update from Barclays Private Bank, which is also available to download as a PDF at the bottom of this page.
The hint of quicker-than-expected US rate hikes to counter elevated inflation, and a flattening yield curve, are raising concerns of a central bank policy error, or even potential recession, among some investors. In this month’s report, we look at just how likely a recession might be, and what it could mean for equities, bonds, and other asset classes.
Beyond our usual market analysis, our latest sustainability article explores the benefits and practical implications of implementing a net zero portfolio strategy. Furthermore, our behavioural finance piece examines why investors often overreact to unexpected events, and how to stay calm in the face of short-term volatility.
Jean-Damien Marie and Andre Portelli,
Co-Heads of Investment, Private Bank
Insights for March
Find out more about gold prices, the oil futures, soaring 2-year US Treasury yields, poorer American housing data, and Chinese currency’s four-year high.
The US yield curve is flattening, often a warning of a nearing recession. But, one looks unlikely for now. What might this mean for equity investors?
Amid volatile equity markets and a more hawkish US Federal Reserve, we explore where the opportunities and risks may lie and why equities still appeal.
With financial markets volatile and the US central bank ready to launch a rate-hiking cycle, we explore the opportunities and risks that may lie ahead.
Portfolio risk is rising as rates and geopolitical risk climb, making diversification key. Tail-risk hedging strategies can help, but execution is crucial.
As temperatures rise, find out how to build net zero portfolios to counter global warming while managing portfolio risk and finding opportunities.
Investing in market sell-offs can be tough. Avoiding the wrong action is key. Find out more about how cognitive biases might trigger knee-jerk reactions.
Find out why central bank policy supports “quality” developed market equities and gold, while developed market bonds stand out in debt markets.
Discover the latest investment views of our team in India as they explore local trends covering inflation, equities, debt and more.
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