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The Credit Edge by Bloomberg Intelligence

JPMorgan Likes Real Estate More Than Private Credit

Dec 5, 2024
Gabriela Santos, Chief Market Strategist for the Americas at J.P. Morgan Asset Management, shares her insights on today's investment landscape. She argues that real estate and private equity are more promising than private credit. Santos highlights signs of recovery in commercial real estate and discusses the implications of bond spreads, CCC bond risks, and the effects of trade wars. The conversation also covers strategies for navigating credit risks and the impact of the strong U.S. dollar on international opportunities.
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  • JPMorgan Asset Management prefers real estate and private equity investments over direct lending due to recent repricings amid rising rates.
  • The podcast discusses the potential impact of trade wars on credit markets and the importance of credit selection in current economic conditions.

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U.S. Economic Outlook and Growth Predictions

The economic forecast suggests that the U.S. will maintain a solid growth trajectory into 2024, with an expected 2% growth and 2% inflation, alongside a stable unemployment rate of 4%. While this outlook appears positive, it is contingent on various factors such as tax and regulatory policies from the new administration, which could introduce both inflationary and pro-growth effects. The discussion includes the recent movement in bond yields, indicating a resilient economy, but also acknowledges the potential for inflation to resurface as a concern for markets. Therefore, while the base case is optimistic, the future may hold challenges that could impact economic performance.

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