The Economic and Market Landscape: A Q2 2023 Outlook
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PGIM Quantitative Solutions Q2 2023 Outlook
The first section of the text provides an overview of the global economic landscape as of Q2 2023. The global economy started 2023 on a surprisingly positive note, with the US, Euro area, and China showing robust economic activities. Despite these developments, the failure of several banks has elevated systemic concerns and increased the probability of an economic recession. Inflationary trends also persist, posing challenges for the Federal Reserve.
Understanding Market Trends amidst Global Economic Uncertainties
In the second part, the text discusses the global market outlook. Despite the uncertainties surrounding inflation and Federal Reserve policies, markets initially showed broad-based gains. However, escalating banking sector problems, a deeply inverted yield curve, and a tightening Fed present visible signals of a potential recession. Given this, equity valuations are expected to adjust to this new reality of increased economic risk. In contrast, China appears promising due to attractive market valuations and the country's anticipated economic reopening.
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