Speed Kills

Speed Kills

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Stefan Löwenthal

  • Managing Director, Chief Investment Officer — Global Multi Asset Team
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Jürgen Wurzer

  • Senior Vice President, Deputy Head of Portfolio Management— Global Multi Asset Team
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Igor Kovacic

  • Senior Investment Manager — Global Multi Asset Team
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With inflation running at multi-decade highs for several months, central banks might have to act much more forcefully to get inflation back under control. While a quick hiking cycle seems appropriate to reduce the excessive speed of the economy, the adjustment process is painful, and poses the risk of a more significant economic downturn. In its latest quarterly outlook, the Macquarie Global Multi Asset Team looks at possible trajectories for inflation, the reaction function of central banks, recession risks, and implications this might have on various asset classes.


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The views expressed represent the investment team’s assessment of the market environment as of July 2022, and should not be considered a recommendation to buy, hold, or sell any security, and should not be relied on as research or investment advice. Views are subject to change without notice.

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