The region will outperform in the second half of 2022 amid a general reopening of economies – and fuelled by China’s growth and stock market, predicts DWS.

The region will outperform in the second half of 2022 amid a general reopening of economies – and fuelled by China’s growth and stock market, predicts DWS.
But equity investors should not be running for cover yet, according to optimistic asset managers.
This year’s bond market fall offers attractive entry levels for the firm’s income fund.
Eastspring identifies three post-pandemic opportunities that are emerging in the region.
Investors can expect three themes to shape long-term portfolios: decarbonisation, defence and deglobalization, according to Columbia Threadneedle Investments (CTI).
Floating rate assets and short-duration strategies offer the potential to mitigate the risk of rising rates and inflation, according to Barings.
Higher inflation and expectations of rising interest rates have now been largely priced in by bond markets, it says.
Asian equities are poised to bounce back as economies reopen, says the asset manager’s Apac strategist.
In a global economy clouded by uncertainty and rising recessionary risk, portfolio flexibility can enable investors to be prepared as well as nimble, says Pimco.
Recent pro-market, pro-growth messages should stem fears and give investors reason to view China favourably longer term, says Fidelity International.
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