RiskReversal Pod Market Volatility, Tariffs & Fed Moves: Anastasia Amoroso’s 2025 Investment Playbook
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Apr 18, 2025 Anastasia Amoroso, Managing Director and Chief Investment Strategist at iCapital, shares her insights on current market volatility and economic uncertainty. The discussion dives into the impact of rising tariffs and the Federal Reserve's shifting policies on investments. Anastasia highlights sector resilience, particularly in banking, and explores the future of U.S. manufacturing amid evolving trade dynamics. The conversation also covers the transition from semiconductor hardware to AI software as a key growth area and the implications of global supply chain shifts.
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Volatility Driven by Policy Uncertainty
- Market volatility persists due to high policy uncertainty and tariffs.
- Investors must price in earnings impact and adjust expectations accordingly.
Balancing Defensive and Long-Term Investing
- For current portfolios, prioritize defensive, high-quality domestic sectors.
- Use cash on the sidelines to gradually invest during volatile periods.
Bank Sector Shows Resilience
- Banks are relatively resilient due to lower import costs and benefits from prevailing yield levels.
- Lending growth may surprise positively despite economic challenges.