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BlackRock Commentary: Virus spike to delay, not derail restart

The new year has started with a record COVID surge, renewed restrictions and many people working from home again. The difference this time is that the Omicron strain appears to be less severe in populations with high vaccination and immunity rates. BlackRock see Omicron delaying, and not derailing, the powerful restart of economic activity while potentially adding to supply bottlenecks.

Notes from the Trading Desk - Franklin Templeton

The first half of 2022 brings a couple of European political events to keep an eye on, with a new Italian President due to be appointed and French presidential elections. A return to a more combative Italian government could create tensions within the European Union - another potential headwind for equity markets.

BlackRock Commentary: 2022’s big change: Fed hikes rates

Last year saw central banks living with inflation. This higher tolerance for price pressures, and the powerful economic restart, kept risk assets buoyant and limited the rise in yields. How central banks - particularly the Fed - respond to inflation will be the key story for 2022, in BlackRock's view.

Notes from the Trading Desk - Franklin Templeton

Last week was a busy one for markets ahead of what is expected to be a very quiet holiday period. Central bank announcements on Wednesday and Thursday from the Federal Reserve (Fed), the European Central Bank (ECB) and the Bank of England (BoE) kept investors on their toes.

BlackRock Commentary: Highlights of our 2022 outlook

BlackRock are entering a new market regime unlike any in the past half century: They expect another year of positive global stocks returns coupled with a down year for bonds. Central banks are set to start raising rates but remain more tolerant of inflation as the restart rolls on.

Notes from the Trading Desk - Franklin Templeton

Last week, equity markets shrugged off concerns over the new Omicron COVID-19 variant and saw a sharp rebound. Tuesday’s strong gains felt more to do with positioning rather than fundamentals, but markets held on to gains and ended the week comfortably in positive territory.

BlackRock Commentary: Three investing lessons of 2021

A new, highly contagious, virus strain could trigger growth downgrades, worsen risk sentiment and have significant sectoral impact. BlackRock are concerned about the human toll and expect renewed restrictions on activity. They still favor equities for now, but would change their stance if vaccines or were to prove futile.

Notes from the Trading Desk - Franklin Templeton

Whilst there has been a lot of noise around the new variant, we are still waiting for full clarity on the severity of illness, vaccine efficacy and the likelihood of reinfection. Market volatility remains high.

BlackRock Commentary: Staying invested amid new virus strain

A new, highly contagious, virus strain could trigger growth downgrades, worsen risk sentiment and have significant sectoral impact. BlackRock are concerned about the human toll and expect renewed restrictions on activity. They still favor equities for now, but would change their stance if vaccines or were to prove futile.

Notes from the Trading Desk - Franklin Templeton

News of the COVID-19 variant that emerged in South Africa (named Omicron) shook sentiment on Friday, prompting sharp declines. Looking ahead, it will be important to watch how this latest COVID news feeds into central bank thinking, with money markets already repriced the timeline for potential rate hikes further out.

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