In choppy and uncertain markets, absolute return funds offer potential for positive returns.

In choppy and uncertain markets, absolute return funds offer potential for positive returns.
The asset manager thinks that businesses in the US are more equipped to withstand the tough macro environment.
Uncertainties in growth and recession risks favour income generating assets, said JP Morgan Asset Management.
Companies in another region will come to rescue when dividend payouts in a given economy are impacted by recession, said abrdn.
Rising interest rates and a weakening US dollar will benefit emerging market assets, especially in Asia, Manulife said.
AllianzGI believes investors should capitalise on the market volatility stirred up by recent Sino-US tensions.
Investors should look at increasing high-quality debt exposure as the economy heads south.
Scott DiMaggio and Chris Hogbin of AllianceBernstein talk why fixed income and bottom-up stock selection will matter this year.
Defensive credits in Europe are likely to survive the recessionary economic cycle, said Jupiter Asset Management.
The tailwinds from China’s economy will support Asian credit spreads in the face of slowing economic activity in global developed markets, said T Rowe Price.
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