As the universe of companies exposed to the metaverse expands and evolves, stock selection will be crucial to capitalise on this trend, says Axa Investment Managers (Axa IM).

As the universe of companies exposed to the metaverse expands and evolves, stock selection will be crucial to capitalise on this trend, says Axa Investment Managers (Axa IM).
Significantly divergent monetary policies could give them an edge over western economies.
The driving forces behind the energy transition remain intact despite multiple macro-economic crises, believes Schroders.
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.
The initial participants for the platform targeted at wealthy individuals include Stashaway and CGS-CIMB.
Floating rate assets and short-duration strategies offer the potential to mitigate the risk of rising rates and inflation, according to Barings.
The Schroders Growth & Income Solution comprises Thai-domiciled funds.
Higher inflation and expectations of rising interest rates have now been largely priced in by bond markets, it says.
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