An overview of recent market developments and macroeconomic conditions, as well as our over- and underweight positions. This primarily discusses equity, bonds, and money markets. Alternative investments, such as real estate and private equity, will not be systematically covered in the report, but such products should also be included in a long-term investment portfolio.
Key points
- The Federal Reserve shifts focus from inflation to the labor market
- Market turbulence in August was triggered by rising unemployment, but it is unlikely to increase significantly in the coming months
- Market sentiment quickly swung from high to low, which have helped reset excessive optimism