How to weather the storm: a roadmap for more resilient portfolios

The world has entered a new era of elevated market and macroeconomic volatility, with significant divergence across regions, sectors and asset classes.

The events of 2023 have certainly supported this argument. In the first half of the year, we saw markets swing between expectations of a recession and a Goldilocks scenario, with different regions battling different problems. Appetite for bonds not abating in face of 'exaggerated' 5% Treasury yields The UK and Europe have seen persistent inflation and little growth, while other economies, such as the US, have been able to bring inflation down more quickly while continuing to grow. The central question for many investors may be how to ensure their portfolios are equipped for the cha...