Luke Kawa, an Asset Allocation Strategist at UBS Asset Management, delves into the current macroeconomic landscape shaped by vaccine rollouts and fiscal stimulus. He discusses the challenges of adapting traditional investment models like the 60-40 portfolio amid rising rates. Kawa also explores the expected economic growth driven by a recovering economy and highlights the significance of U.S. and Chinese bonds in investment strategies. The conversation touches on the impact of retail investors and the need for a global outlook in asset management.
Over the last several weeks, we've seen major developments in the macro situation. The vaccine rollout has accelerated. We've gotten a stimulus. The economic outlook has improved. And rates have risen across the curve significantly. So what does the macro picture look like right now, and what is the best framework for thinking through things? On this episode, we speak with Luke Kawa, an Asset Allocation Strategist at UBS Asset Management, about how to understand the current macro picture.