infrastructure

RBC Wealth outlook

Seeking assets with social and environmental impact

Given increased volatility in markets, industry leaders and commentators discuss which portfolio diversifiers are attractive at the moment and how they are using them

The momentum behind infrastructure equities has slowed over the last 18 months, with concerns over interest rate rises and political factors seemingly undermining the investment case for the asset class.

Markets rose following result

US infrastructure investment at a 70-year low

Avoiding freezing of US-China ties

OBR windfall spent immediately

Brexit deal still crucial

Over the past quarter, infrastructure globally has endured some highs and lows, with the US, in particular, surging ahead and buoyed by strong economic growth while Europe has faced a series of challenges.