Summer 2018: Macroeconomic review

July 24, 2018

We continue to favour equities over fixed income at this time—financial market conditions remain stable, the global economy continues to grow and corporate earnings are strong across geographies and sectors. We’re keeping a close eye on rising interest rates and the developing trade story to assess if adjustments are needed.

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