Q1 2022 Wealth Management Strategy
The identification of the COVID-19 Omicron variant in November initially rocked the financial markets. While there is un...
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The expansion will endure: Seeking sustained returns
In Outlook 2022, we highlight asset classes and regions that may lead the way in 2022 and beyond.
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5G and beyond: Connection to the future
Citi analysts seek investment exposure to this unstoppable trend via 5G-related real estate and beneficiaries.
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Digitization: Reshaping real estate
Increased adoption of e-commerce and remote working are set to endure far beyond the pandemic.
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Unstoppable trends: Greening the world
Citi analysts see potential opportunities for investors in diverse areas such as food production, cement making and wate...
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Currencies - Daily Update
USD Likely at Near-Term Top
A hawkish Fed may keep USD elevated medium term while RMB faces more depreciation pressure.
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Currencies - Daily Update
Stronger US data not as solid as it looks but still supports a hawkish Fed
USD: US Q4 real GDP rises by 6.9% (QoQ SAAR) in Q4 2021, much higher than consensus looking for 5.5% and Citi’s 5.9%.
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Equities
4Q21 Earnings and 2022 Earnings Outlook
Record CEO confidence suggests that consensus estimates for 22% 4Q21 growth in the US and nearly 50% in Europe are more likely to surprise on the upside.
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Commodities
Commodities: More Volatility Ahead for Energy
Citi analysts believe oil market volatility may continue amid fundamental structural change.
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US Economy/Politics
Fed Rate Hike Likely to Begin in March
The Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) left the Fed Funds rates unchanged at 0-0.25%, but indicated that a rate hike beginning in March was extremely likely.
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Currencies - Daily Update
FOMC – Fed signals potentially faster hikes, welcomes tighter financial conditions
USD: Despite a largely as-expected post-meeting FOMC statement, Chair Powell surprises markets hawkishly at the press conference by focusing on the need to remove accommodation shortly while welcoming the current tightening of financial conditions as consistent with the Fed’s new policy stance.
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