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Expecting subtrend global growth and cooling inflation, we remain underweight equities and lean away from U.S. stocks In duration, we are neutral, with a preference for U.S. Treasuries. We upgrade credit to overweight, but specifically for investment grade.
Our portfolio managers are becoming more optimistic. Profit forecasts are getting more realistic, so far earnings have held up well, and valuations look much more attractive than they did a year ago.
Recession remains our base case, at 60% probability, as central bankers say they will fight inflation aggressively. We lowered Crisis to 5% and raised Sub Trend Growth to 35%, acknowledging the global economy’s resilience.
During one of the most challenging years for investors, equity factors, led by value and quality, continued to climb. A blend of factors hit a record high to close out the year.
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