Growth will bounce back for major economies in 2021, according to the International Monetary Fund. But “all forecasts depend on the trajectory of the coronavirus vaccines,” says economist Jared Franz.
Digital leaders across industries are leaping ahead of the competition, disrupting the status quo as consumers rapidly form new habits.
People were shopping and accessing health care online before COVID, but the pandemic has amplified demand and created opportunity for digitally savvy companies.
European and Asian companies are leaders in advancing the use of some of tomorrow’s technology, like renewable energy and digital payments.
With the U.S. dollar potentially nearing its peak, select innovators abroad might offer compelling investment opportunities.
2020 brought the fastest equity market decline in history, showing how important it is to continue to hold high-quality bonds as a buffer to market volatility.
With interest rates near zero, investors may be tempted to abandon core bonds. But high-quality bonds have shown positive returns regardless of rates.
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*Source: Fund Intelligence, February 20, 2020. FUSE Research survey of nearly 600 advisors identifying the “most-read thought leaders.”
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