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Global Markets Overview: July 2023

By David Hoile | July 21, 2023

In this issue of Global Markets Overview, we explore what markets are pricing in and the case for further portfolio diversification.
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Macro volatility remains an important theme for 2023/24, supporting portfolio diversification:

  • An equity-bond portfolio performed poorly in 2022 because inflation and real interest rates were higher than expected; we believe this remains a material risk in 2023/24, despite the year-to-date rise in equity prices.
  • Many investors could still benefit from diversifying equity risk. Simple ways of doing so can include investing in hedge funds, alternative credit, and real assets.

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Global Head of Asset Research at WTW

David is the Global Head of Asset Research at WTW, responsible for economic and capital market research. He also is a member of the Investment Assumptions Committee, who help guide investment policy globally.


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