January 07, 2019 12:00 AM
Investment Outlook 2019
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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










