| PATH • Jan 05, 2023 | |
Transitional year for energy markets
Andrew Harmstone, Manfred Hui
We expect a transitional year for energy, with higher oil and gas prices leading to some market rebalancing after disruptions last year. These energy dynamics are key to the inflation story, which in turn is likely to determine asset performance in 2023.
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| PATH • Dec 05, 2022 | |
Relative developed market labour resilience, despite slower growth
Andrew Harmstone, Manfred Hui
The U.S. labour market post-Covid imbalance appears to be starting to normalise. In contrast, Europe’s labour market appears tighter, with wage growth increasing the risk of persistent core inflation. We discuss these dynamics and what they mean for growth and positioning.
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| PATH • Nov 03, 2022 | |
Services Inflation: Higher Hurdle for Further Upside
Andrew Harmstone, Manfred Hui
As supply-chain constraints ease and goods inflation normalises, many expect US inflation to fall--but pressure remains elevated in services due to tight labour market conditions. Read how these continued headwinds are impacting our positioning.
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| PATH • Oct 06, 2022 | |
Energy Crisis: The Power of Positioning
Andrew Harmstone, Manfred Hui
The energy crisis is having differing impacts on net energy importers and exporters. We discuss the implications for currencies, bonds and tactical positioning.
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| PATH • Sep 08, 2022 | |
No Easy Fix
Andrew Harmstone, Manfred Hui
The conundrum faced by central banks continues as they seek to control inflation, at the risk of pushing economies into recession. The Global Balanced Risk Control team discuss the investment implications and tactical allocations to navigate this complex environment.
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| PATH • Aug 09, 2022 | |
Bear Market Rally?
Andrew Harmstone, Manfred Hui
Evidence suggest that the recent strength in developed markets may just be a bear market rally with further downside potentially on the way. Here is how the GBaR team think about investment allocation to reflect the outlook.
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| PATH • Jul 06, 2022 | |
The Central Bank Conundrum – Self-Inflicted?
Andrew Harmstone, Manfred Hui
As inflation remains high, central banks may seek further tightening while growth weakens. The Global Balanced Risk Control team share their thoughts on an optimal asset allocation to weather through the turbulent times.
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| PATH • Jun 06, 2022 | |
Navigating Changing Correlations
Andrew Harmstone, Manfred Hui
Despite a difficult economic climate, we see some opportunities arising, particularly in the fixed income space.
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| PATH • May 02, 2022 | |
Finding Bright Spots Amongst Dark Clouds
Andrew Harmstone, Manfred Hui
As monetary policy tightens, we share our thoughts on the investment implications and discuss tactical positioning.
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| PATH • Apr 01, 2022 | |
Managing Portfolios in an Inflationary World
Andrew Harmstone, Manfred Hui
While this year’s sell-off appears to be driven by sentiment rather than earnings, both the war in Ukraine and China’s renewed lockdowns put further upside pressure on inflation and downward pressure on growth. The risk is markets take another leg down.
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| PATH • Mar 04, 2022 | |
Russia – Ukraine: Risk and Investment Implications
Andrew Harmstone, Manfred Hui
As the situation between Russia and Ukraine rapidly worsened, asset classes that had already sold off fell deeper into correction territory. We look at implications for inflation, monetary policy and positioning.
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The Global Balanced Risk Control (GBaR) team is part of Morgan Stanley Investment Management's (MSIM) broader Global Multi-Asset capability. The team uses a top-down global asset allocation approach within a clearly-defined, risk-controlled framework, targeting an agreed level of risk. The GBaR strategy is highly flexible in its asset allocation, enabling portfolio managers to dynamically adjust positioning across equities, fixed income and cash, to maintain a stable risk profile.
The team seeks not only to enhance participation in rising markets, but also provide protection from volatile down markets. They also allocate tactically within asset classes, for example between equity regions and fixed income sub-asset classes with the aim of adding value.
The GBaR team manages a variety of portfolios to a range of risk targets, which may be further customised to meet client requirements including capital growth, income and Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) criteria.