Executive summary
What lies ahead for the global economy and financial markets in 2024?
13 November 2023
Strong economic headwinds will likely persist in 2024, amid an increasingly fraught geopolitical backdrop, and diverging fortunes in the key regions. Investors should brace both for uncertainty, and for market volatility that often accompanies it.
Despite the obvious challenges, our report offers context on why it’s not all doom-and-gloom for investors. In addition to our macro and asset class analysis, you’ll find fresh insights on the fast-evolving sustainability space, as well as our latest perspectives from the field of behavioural finance.
The world is changing at pace, but for long-term investors the core message remains consistent: stay invested and stay diversified.
Jean-Damien Marie
Global Head of Investments, Private Bank and Wealth Management
What lies ahead for the global economy and financial markets in 2024?
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With anaemic growth, energy prices showing signs of rising again and inflation stubbornly elevated, what can policymakers do to resuscitate the bloc?
Stubborn inflation, high debt and looming elections are all on the cards for the UK in 2024. Will uncertainty hold the economy back?
Can China defy the gloom in 2024, after weaker growth than had been hoped for this year?
How can external, uncontrollable events affect investor asset allocation? Read our insights to find out more.
Despite expected volatility in 2024, find why bond investors may do well to embrace it. However, they’ll also need to look out for potential ‘value traps’.
With the rates and inflation outlook crucial to market volatility, can “quality” stocks, bonds and gold still offer some relief?
In this chapter, we reflect on the growing allure of private markets and their role as a potential portfolio diversifier in both good and bad times.
In this special guest chapter, we share the exclusive insights of the Co-Founder and Co-Chairman of Private Equity titan, The Carlyle Group.
Can a better understanding of psychology improve investor decision-making?
Can a better understanding of psychology improve investor decision-making?
“Quality” equities and gold continue to shine, despite slowing growth and rate hikes, while developed market bonds stand out in debt markets.
The health of India’s economy shows little signs of weakening. However, with elections looming and global inflation lingering, we explore the outlook.
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