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2021 Macro and Strategy: A Global Recovery in Sync

Jan 19, 2021

Despite the highly unusual circumstances surrounding 2020, the global economy’s resiliency could mean a strong investment landscape in 2021. The firm’s economists, analysts, strategists and portfolio managers share insights on the road to recovery.

Investment Management

The Top 10 Trends of 2021

Top trends focused on how the impact of the pandemic could radically reshape the roster of winners and losers in global markets.

Investment Banking

M&A in 2021: An Accelerating Rebound?

As the global economic recovery reaches for a higher gear, a rekindling of M&A in sectors affected by COVID-19 could contribute to an overall strong market for deal-making this year.

Investment Management

Stock Market Outlook 2021: Bull Market, But Buckle Up

In what may become the second year of a bull market, where can investors look for returns, amid the appearance of historically high valuations?

Investment Management

2021 Bond Market Outlook: Finding Yield in a Recovery

Five key areas of the bond market could offer opportunities for investors seeking higher yields and portfolio diversification.

2021 Investor Strategy Outlook: Six Takeaways for the Year Ahead

After a year of chaos, the 2021 investment outlook is refreshingly normal: Trust the recovery and, for most assets, stick with the early-cycle playbook.

Digital Transformation

2021 Global Economic Outlook: The Next Phase of the V

Despite the current rise in COVID-19 cases and shutdowns, the global V-shaped economic recovery remains on track and could deliver outsized growth next year.

Digital Transformation

Investment Banking

Searching for Growth in Tech, Media & Telecom

On the brink of a new year, our investment bankers examine signs for future growth in the tech, media and telecom sectors.

Thoughts on the Market Podcast

3 Potential Impacts of “Build Back Better”

The stage is set for the Biden administration’s major infrastructure and environment initiative. Here's what investors need to know about the road ahead.

Thoughts on the Market

What’s in Store for ESG Investing?

On this special edition of the podcast, we discuss the outlook for sustainability and ESG investing in 2021 with some key themes for investors to watch.

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Wealth Management

Getting a Fresh Financial Start in 2021

As a new year begins, it’s time to revisit and perhaps refresh your financial goals. Here are six ways to do it.

Wealth Management

An Investor Playbook for the New Business Cycle

Post-pandemic economies and markets will create new opportunities and challenges that require a different approach to investing and managing your portfolio.

Thoughts on the Market

Corporate Credit 2021: A Shift to High Yield

Vishy Tirupattur, Head of Fixed Income Research, talks with Andrew Sheets about why corporate credit investors could see better returns in the high yield space in 2021.

Thoughts on the Market

Asia Equities 2021: Positioning Is Key

Why COVID-19, tech disruption and a shift to a more multipolar world may require a more tactical approach to the region in 2021.

Thoughts on the Market

Thoughts on the Market

China 2021: The Consumer Roars Back

China’s consumers could emerge as a key GDP growth driver in 2021, fueled by COVID-19 vaccine availability, a recovery in the job market and pent-up savings by households.

Now, What's Next?

Death of the City?

Many forecast doom for the world's cities in the pandemic era, but could this instead be a moment of renewal for the world’s most populous places?

Now, What's Next?

Working Together, Remotely

The pandemic splits the workforce into those who can and can’t work remotely. That trend may have a shelf life – and what do we mean by remote anyway?

Thoughts on the Market Podcast

Positioning for Higher Interest Rates

Which sectors could benefit from an era of rising inflation and higher interest rates? Chief Investment Officer Mike Wilson shares the outlook for investors.

Thoughts on the Market

Thoughts on the Market

COVID-19: Variants, Vaccines and the Road Ahead

We dive into what’s ahead amid competing news headlines on the improving pace of vaccinations and worries over new variants.

Thoughts on the Market

Thoughts on the Market

U.S. 2021: Momentum Toward Recovery

Although the U.S. faces a challenging winter, vaccine availability and momentum could propel the economy to expand an impressive 6% in 2021. The outlook for investors.

Thoughts on the Market

Special Episode: 2021 Global Outlook

Global economies are set for next phase of a V-shaped recovery in both developed and emerging markets. Why that could be good news for equities and credit markets.

Thoughts on the Market Podcast

Can We Get Real on Rates?

Although a shift to higher interest rates is noteworthy, historically, rising rates coupled with rising inflation may actually suggest better performance for some risk assets.

European Media and Internet

European Media, Internet Look Forward to the Great Reopening

Streaming media and gaming have been critical survival tools for many consumers in lockdown, but European media and internet companies eagerly anticipate a post-COVID rebound led by sporting events and concerts.

U.S. Post-Election: What’s Ahead for Markets and Policy?

Foreign-policy shifts, global trade, the fate of stimulus and the path of the coronavirus are just a few of the variables that investors should consider as President-elect Joe Biden prepares to take office.

Thoughts on the Market Podcast

The Fed, Stimulus and “The High-Pressure Economy”

If you’re not familiar with the concept of a high-pressure economy, now might be a good time to get acquainted. A new forecast for the U.S. economy.