Understanding sustainable infrastructure with 3 cool facts
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Key takeaways:
Stimulus wind-down as inflation persists1
G4 central bank key policy rates3
3. Source: J.P. Morgan Asset Management, FactSet. Data reflect most recently available as of 29.11.2021. G4 are the Bank of England, the Bank of Japan (BoJ), the European Central Bank and the US Federal Reserve. *The BoJ has adopted a three-tier system in which a negative interest rate of -0.1% will be applied to the policy rate balance of the aggregate amount of all financial institutions that hold current accounts at the BoJ. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of current and future results.
Emphasis shifts from the West to the East1
Conclusion
Under current market conditions, we believe that being diversified and tapping into relatively attractive income and risk-adjusted opportunities by investing flexibly across multiple debt markets will continue to be crucial.
As the world is still in the early- to mid-stage of the economic cycle, assets such as global equities and corporate credit remain optimal2.
Geographically, the emphasis could shift gradually from developed markets such as the US and Europe towards China and the rest of Asia.
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Diversification does not guarantee investment return and does not eliminate the risk of loss.
1. Source: “The Year Ahead 2022”, J.P. Morgan Asset Management, 30.11.2021.
2. For illustrative purposes only based on current market conditions, subject to change from time to time. Not all investments are suitable for all investors. Exact allocation of portfolio depends on each individual’s circumstance and market conditions.
4. Duration is a measure of the sensitivity of the price of a bond or debt instrument to interest rate changes.
5. High-yield credit refers to corporate bonds which are given ratings below investment grade and are deemed to have a higher risk of default. Yield is not guaranteed. Positive yield does not imply positive return.
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