It also may explain why recent higher oil prices have not been associated with strong performance
in other risk assets, a break from the past two years.
But this masks the reality that equities — and by
extension other risk assets — still look attractive taking into account that bond yields are likely to stay historically low.
According to the update, while bitcoin was uncorrelated to other asset prices at year - end 2017 during the rally, ever since the bubble has begun to «deflate» in the new year it's more closely correlated
with other risk assets such as stocks.
Higher real yields change the relative value proposition of stocks and bonds, raising the bar for equities and
other risk assets as investors re-assess risk / reward.
It was observed that prices
of other risk assets, such as emerging market stocks, high - yield corporate bonds, and commercial real estate, had also risen significantly in recent months.»
Perhaps the spotlight on large - cap indexes alone is a deliberate effort to sidestep increasingly bleak price movement
in other risk assets.
But this masks the reality that equities — and by
extension other risk assets — still look attractive taking into account that bond yields are likely to stay historically low.
My view is this: given the wide level of investing in alternative investments, there is no reason why they should outperform, and no reason why they should be uncorrelated
with other risk assets, because the same owners own both.
Of course, runaway demand for ETPs and
other risk assets has contributed to muted interest in gold.
As we look back on 2017, it will likely be remembered as an exceptional year for many investors, specifically those who owned equities and
other risk assets.
The news triggered another round of buying after yesterday's rally in equities and
other risk assets, with the Japanese Yen also selling off in a sign of a more bullish investor sentiment.
We don't expect renewed bouts of euphoria, but we see scope for investor optimism to lift equities and
other risk assets, and see a mild rise in bond yields.
While the vote will likely lead to declines in global shares and
other risk assets, we do see indiscriminate selling potentially paving the way for opportunities.
Structurally lower yields underpin our positive view on equities and
other risk assets, and we favor equities overall to credit.
While the vote will likely lead to declines in global shares and
other risk assets, we do see indiscriminate selling potentially paving the way for opportunities.
Structurally lower yields underpin our positive view on equities and
other risk assets, and we favor equities overall to credit.
Relative to
other risk assets, commodities look cheap and could be poised to make up ground (FIGURE 5).
Their returns are highly correlated with stocks and
other risk assets.
In the coming months, easy monetary conditions around the world should create a supportive backdrop for many financial assets, including equities and
other risk assets.
Together with a desire to minimize plan funding risks, and thus corporate risks for the plan sponsor, that led to more investments in bonds, and less in equities and
other risk assets.