History shows that markets do favour a divided U.S. government as a way to moderate any extreme policy tilts or spending plans.
We think the chances of a U.S. soft landing - a scenario of bringing down inflation to around 2% without widespread job losses - has improved. Our tactical position favours a slight overweight to equities and commodities as the U.S. economy slowly sheds the weight of high levels of real interest rates.
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Find out about Granite positioning and recent enhancements from Chhad Aul, Chief Investment Officer and Head of Multi-Asset Solutions, SLGI Asset Management Inc. He also discusses the impact of rate cuts and the looming U.S. election.
U.S. and emerging market equities fueled gains in the quarter, while Canadian and international equities were flat. Looking forward, Chhad Aul, Chief Investment Officer and Head of Multi-Asset Solutions, SLGI Asset Management Inc., expects that active management may do well in light of slowing economies and pressure to lower interest rates.
A gradual cooling of jobs and a slowdown in consumer prices improved the chances that major economies will avoid a recession. Looser monetary policy from major central banks is adding to hopes that equities will continue to climb.
What drove markets up last quarter? Chhad Aul, Chief Investment Officer and Head of Multi-Asset Solutions, SLGI Asset Management Inc., discusses ongoing strong performance of U.S. stocks and how markets may start to broaden out. He also talks about his expectations for resilient economic growth to supporting earnings, and his positioning across regions, sectors, and styles.
Chhad Aul, Chief Investment Officer and Head of Multi-Asset Solutions, SLGI Asset Management Inc., shares his views on market themes and positioning for 2024. He reflects on economic and market performance in the first quarter, style and regional preferences, and tactical adjustments to portfolio positioning.
Blowout U.S. job numbers and stubborn inflation stuck above 3% have pushed out the timing of rate cut expectations from the U.S Federal Reserve.
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