What does 2025 hold for macro and markets?
Insights from abrdn's economic research team on navigating 2025’s anticipated economic and geopolitical themes.
The 15-year quantitative easing experiment is over. We’re entering a new paradigm as the global economy shifts from overheating to contraction.
Income can provide a cushion to counter inflation and reduce drawdowns.
Higher-for-longer rates and inflation, slowing global growth and geopolitical rivalry promise to elevate volatility. This creates opportunities for ESG-savvy investors to source quality firms able to sustain their income payouts.
Economic activity in the major economies is expected to slow in 2024, even though some economies will be more resilient than others. When growth loses momentum, less risky assets that offer investors predictable cash payments, such as bonds, can often do better.
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(1) Source: abrdn, 30 June 2023