Outlook 2023: Recession, but that needn’t be bad for bonds

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Adam Darling looks ahead to the prospect of bad economic news in 2023, but explains why he hasn’t been this optimistic about bond markets for years.

Outlook 2023: Is the time ripe for emerging markets?

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Nick Payne explains why he believes emerging markets are poised for a recovery after a challenging year.

Outlook 2023: Europe, is it dawn yet?

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Mark Nichols and Mark Heslop discuss why they are staying positive, and the subtle difference between investing in European companies and investing in Europe.

Outlook 2023: Hard yards ahead for UK economy

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After a volatile year for UK investors, Richard Buxton examines the headwinds facing the UK economy and explains why there are reasons to be optimistic despite the challenges ahead.

Outlook 2023: Bonds are back

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Ariel Bezalel and Harry Richards assess the prospects for fixed income as inflation fades and growth concerns emerge.

Outlook 2023: It will pay to be open-minded and adaptable

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Jupiter’s Independent Funds Team look ahead to 2023, which will likely see recession but potentially also falling inflation.

Outlook 2023: Time to think like a central banker about Gold

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After a volatile year for markets and an increasing lack of trust in both sovereigns and institutions, Ned Naylor-Leyland explains why it’s time to think differently about Gold.

Outlook 2023: Asia Pacific – Home to a wealth of world-class businesses

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What can we expect from Asia Pacific (ex Japan) markets in 2023? Jason Pidcock and Sam Konrad give their views and discuss the key attributes they look for in companies.

Outlook 2023: Heading towards a soft landing?

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After a turbulent year for fixed income markets following a series of rate increases, Mark Nash, Huw Davies and James Novotny say pockets of opportunities have emerged in the asset class as growth and inflation begin to slow.

Outlook 2023: Japan’s uneasy equilibrium

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Dan Carter sees the reasons for optimism and caution as existing in an uneasy equilibrium, but on balance he is hopeful for attractive returns from Japan in 2023.