CIO Reading List: February 2024

The latest outlooks and market perspectives

Each month we select some of the best pieces of recent market insight for the benefit of time-poor executives. Explore this month’s collection of timely economic analysis from a range of global asset managers and institutions to help with your allocation decisions.

2024 Alternative Credit Insights: Taking Center Stage (Nuveen)

While equities and bonds staged a recovery in 2023, alternative credit continues to demonstrate its value as an important source of diversification and resilience.

2024 Outlook (Fidelity Investments)

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Financial markets start 2024 with a solid fundamental backdrop, including a persistent U.S. economic expansion and an expected monetary policy easing cycle.

DC Schemes Building A Brighter Future With Private Assets (M&G Investments)

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Private assets could play an important role in diversifying DC pension schemes—now and in the coming years.

The Big Mac On Fixed Income Allocation: FIFOMO (MFS)

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Fixed income valuations are relatively attractive for the investor with a long-term horizon. But for how long will they stay as such?

2024 Outlook (Matthews Asia)

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Emerging markets remain a melting pot of risks and opportunities. For investors willing to put in the work, golden nuggets can be found.

Major Forecasts: No Longer Certain (Nordea)

Recent price and activity data out of the U.S. imply that the FOMC can no longer be sure inflation is on a fast track to 2%. This uncertainty does not bode well for markets.

The Future of Global Supply Chain Financing (Citi GPS)

Global supply chains have been on a rollercoaster over the last few years—and they are about to go through even more changes.

Global Housing Markets: A Rate Shock Disaster? Not at All... (Deutsche Bank)

Global real estate has been in the spotlight recently, and for good reason: the sector is not doing too well. However, there is another side to this story.

G10 FX Talking: Another Month of a Strong Dollar (ING)

Nobody said the disinflation path to 2% was going to be an easy one. That is certainly the case in the U.S., where strong jobs data is giving the Fed a headache.