7 January 2022
Our economic road map for 2022 suggests that the first six months of the year could be problematic, particularly when compared with 2021: Price pressures look as though they might ease, but inflation could remain uncomfortably high for the first few months of the year. This is a continuation of the stagflationary narrative that persisted in the second half of last year, and the emergence of the Omicron variant could tip us further in that direction.
Prospects for the second half of 2022 look better, as inventory rebuilds, and the unwinding of supply chain disruptions could fuel a more sustainable recovery. An improved growth picture and slower inflation should bring us back to a Goldilocks regime, which should be far better for market returns and general risk assets.
It isn’t particularly fashionable or click-worthy to admit that we have less confidence in our base-case projection than normal, but we believe it’s important to acknowledge the highly uncertain environment that we’re in as we head into a year dominated by a very long list of known unknowns.
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An unexpected turn of events
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Incorporating the Russia-Ukraine conflict in a global macro outlook
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Global interest-rate outlook—central banks turn hawkish
As global central banks embark on a monetary tightening cycle, we highlight five key themes that investors should be aware of.
Global Macro Outlook Q2 2022: An unexpected turn of events
Mounting inflationary pressure, soaring Geopolitical tensions, and rising interest rates—recent developments have necessitated a reassessment of growth. We examine how they might shape global capital markets in the coming months.
Long-term structural strengths and resilience of Indian economy to continue despite cyclical challenges
Although significant cyclical challenges will likely persist in India over the short-term, the longer-term story based on deepening formalisation and a growing digital economy and manufacturing base remains intact.
Global Healthcare: Spotlight continues to shine on the sector
We discuss our recent findings regarding the COVID-19 pandemic and outline why the healthcare sector’s underlying fundamentals warrant a long-term allocation.