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Global Investment Views - February 2019
Wednesday 23 January 2019
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Global Investment Views - February 2019 - CIO Views
Kick-off 2019 with courage and discipline
After a tough December, which led to an abrupt valuation reset, risk assets rebounded in the first weeks of the year, boosted by a market-sympathetic turn in Fed rhetoric and an increased optimism on trade negotiations. As the current reasons for optimism should be confirmed, we believe it is time to reapproach the areas of risk assets where the correction has brought value back, especially in emerging markets.
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Hawkish surprise from the ECB
At its December meeting, the ECB hiked rates by 50bp, to 2.0% (deposit rate). The Bank delivered a very hawkish statement.