Quarterly Asset Allocation Pairs Update

Dec 9, 2019

12:44 pm

Our quarterly asset pairs methodology is a key input into the formation of our investment strategy forecast and provides insights into relative attractiveness between asset pairs, and preferences within asset classes. Equities Vs. Bonds Valuations Remain Expensive While Relative Valuation Remains at Neutral Equity markets have delivered strong returns over the past few months. As…

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RBI Surprises the Street With Status Quo

Dec 5, 2019

12:18 pm

Contrary to street expectations, the Reserve Bank of India today decided to maintain the policy repo rate to 5.15% with a unanimous vote in favour of keeping rates unchanged. The MPC also kept the monetary policy stance unchanged at “accommodative”, with an objective of achieving a medium-term target for CPI of 4% within a band…

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Drifting to the Left

Dec 2, 2019

12:12 pm

• November sees muted returns from most asset classes • Watch for more left-wing drift of global politics – Germany the latest example • The US ‘gives thanks’ with good levels of retail spending • Japanese consumers don’t spend but the government will – positive for equities • Asian economy shows improvement and international investors…

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Waiting for Godot

Nov 25, 2019

1:28 pm

Waiting for Godot is a play by Samuel Beckett, in which two characters Vladimir and Estragon wait for the arrival of Godot, who never arrives, and while waiting they engage in a variety of discussions. It seems a fairly apropos representation of the much awaited emergence of growth debate in the domestic environment today. A…

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