- Despite robust corporate profitability and household debt service coverage, recession fears have increased due to slowing GDP growth, tightening Fed policy, plunging consumer sentiment, and geopolitical uncertainty.
- Greater perceived risks in financial markets often drive investors to attempt market timing, a strategy that rarely works and can be costly long-term.
- Staying fully invested, but shifting equity allocations to low beta, high quality, and consistent dividend payers/growers can help dampen downside exposure.
For further details see:
Preparing For The Next Recession