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 U.S. Federal Reserve (Fed) cuts interest rates again for the first time since December last year
- U.S. labour market data continues to weaken, although unemployment remains stable
- The Fed’s independence is under pressure, while the U.S. government experienced a partial shutdown