Inflation storms recede, but global growth far from turbo-charged
Find out if a purring US economy can help to stave off a recession in other developed nations.
04 September 2023
Welcome to our September edition of “Market Perspectives”, the monthly investment strategy update from Barclays Private Bank.
In our regular chapters below, we look at what impact a peak in US interest rates, which seems close, might have on financial markets. In equities, history suggests that the more defensive-oriented stocks are likely to outperform their cyclical peers in the first few months after the last rate hike in this cycle.
Turning to bonds, with interest rates set to peak soon, we look at what this might mean for fixed income markets, and how inflation-adjusted bonds have typically performed at such times.
Beyond our usual asset class and financial market analysis, in the face of devastating extreme weather events around the world, we examine what investors can do to help protect the planet, while aiding performance.
As always, we hope you enjoy the articles, and we thank you for entrusting us with your investments.
Jean-Damien Marie,
Head of Investments, Private Bank
Find out if a purring US economy can help to stave off a recession in other developed nations.
Get to grips with how equity markets might react to the nearing peak in interest rates and risk of a recession.
With peak interest rates near, while inflation remains high, how have inflation-adjusted bonds typically performed at such times?
How much of a concern is Chinese deflation, UK bankruptcy numbers, the US rental market and American manufacturing?
Find out how to get to the bottom of the S&P 500 and other financial market indices, to increase the chances of making better investment decisions.
Can Artificial Intelligence really shake up the economy, and is the hot market for related stocks sustainable, or just a fad?
As heatwaves and other extreme weather increasingly hit economies globally, are investors underestimating climate-change risks in their portfolios?
Discover why ignoring fast-changing market news in a highly uncertain world can be positive, in striving to meet your long-term investment needs.
With the rates and inflation outlook crucial to market volatility, can “quality” stocks, bonds and gold still offer some relief?
After a period of surging domestic share prices and stellar profits growth, are Indian equity investors at risk of being too complacent?