Investment Outlook 2019

P&I's annual look at the year ahead examines the prospects for the global economy, money managers in Europe and the U.S. and much more.

Investors can expect a slight slowing in global growth and increased convergence between regions as their calendars flip into 2019. Read the story: Convergence puts global economic growth in holding pattern

If institutional money managers had a tough time being profitable in 2018, this year could be even harder. Read the story: Money managers face reduced margins in 2019

Asset managers in Europe could see depressed margins as the costs of regulation put a permanent squeeze on their business in 2019. Read the story: Tougher future in store for European managers

Asian stocks and bonds, battered as U.S. stocks surged for most of 2018, should attract the attention of value investors in the new year. Read the story: Rebound expected for stocks, bonds as China emerges

The U.S.-China trade war, Brexit and a number of elections will likely weigh heavily on the markets in 2019. Read the story: Global political sparks will keep flying

Some bipartisan ideas on retirement security could emerge in 2019, but gridlock is likely for other issues. Read the story: Bipartisanship to be key to change in Washington

Hedge fund managers predict a better investment environment in 2019, thanks to a return to normal volatility. Read the story: Managers see chance to cash in on volatility

Real estate and infrastructure are expected to remain the most popular of all the real asset sectors in 2019. Read the story: Infrastructure, real estate to remain high on investor lists

Defined contribution plans will build upon and enhance plan design and investment menus in 2019. Read the story: Industry aims to build on things that already work

Good times will continue to roll in private equity and credit, but trade wars and other macroeconomic factors could dampen transactions. Read the story: New firms, more minority stakes possible in 2019