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1 Economic & Asset Class Outlook August/September 2016 Outlook Asset Management : For Institutional and Registered Rep Use Only. Not for public viewing or distribution.
2 Economic & Asset Class Outlook August/September 2016 Outlook Near Term Long Term World economy Monetary Policy, Inflation and FX U.S. data suggests a 3Q16 rebound. Payrolls and wages Inflation at the lower end of the Fed s target range and uneven are rising, ii housing is robust and growth will likely keep the Fed manufacturing is stabilizing. on hold until December. In Europe, manufacturing and The ECB will likely address the business sentiment data is scarcity of bonds by increasing suggesting limited near term issue limits and potentially impact from Brexit. Credit is prolonging their QE program. also gradually improving. The BoE will remain Japan manufacturing and accommodative. Further rate service sectors are struggling, cuts and fiscal stimulus likely. confidence is slipping and The BoJ should remain consumer spending is weak. accommodative with a China data suggests a 3Q16 combination of fiscal and slowdown while other EM Asia monetary stimulus to boost countries are accelerating g( (e.g. economic growth. Korea). Brazil remains in The USD should be supported recession but signs of vs. the developed markets as stabilization emerging. Fed policy diverges. U.S. growth should modestly A modest growth trajectory and accelerate as headwinds (e.g. tame inflation will likely limit the strong USD, inventory drag) Fed to raise rates two times fade, consumers are supported until June The path of by solid labor market and low hikes will be dependant on the interest rates support housing outlook for growth and inflation. and business spending. Growth differentials and Consumption, investment and diverging monetary policy government spending should support the dollar, especially support moderate growth in versus the Euro, Yen and GBP. Europe over the next 12 mos. As the EUR struggles in 2H16 Political risks a headwind. and commodities modestly rise, Japan s growth will be likely be Euro inflation should rise. sideways around potential (0% - Aggressive monetary and fiscal 0.5%) due to a strong JPY and measures by the BoJ should put weak manufacturing. pressure on the Yen. Bond markets Global sovereign yields have been range bound in recent weeks. Investors are awaiting confirmation on the next Fed rate hike and appetite for more easing from BoE, BoJ and ECB. The rise in yields in the near term should be limited due to central bank QE, modest inflation and the growing concern over a modest pullback in risky assets. We favor carry (e.g. high yield) in the near term as sovereigns offer little to no upside potential. We are neutral EM debt and favor high yield as the stabilization in oil prices has eased default concerns. The rise in long term yields over the next 12 mos will likely be muted as moderate inflation, a slow Fed tightening cycle and aggressive stimulus from the ECB, BoE and BoJ keep global sovereign yields contained. We recommend neutral duration due to the muted expected rise in yields in the near term. Focus on select credit (e.g. IG and HY). History suggests credit outperforms sovereigns in the early stages of a tightening cycle; active management recommended. EM growth should gradually China will likely cut rates and Neutral on EM debt (favor hard improve as commodity prices administer liquidity injections if currency over local) but looking rise and reforms take hold. Asia needed. Above target inflation is for attractive entry points given better potential than Latam. limiting flexibility in Brazil. the extra carry over Treasuries. Equity markets Most global Indices have rallied above or near our 12 month targets as Brexit fall out fears fade and global central banks remain accommodative. As a result, valuations are stretched and the risk for at least a modest consolidation in the near term are growing. We remain underweight European equities as they may be challenged by banking and political uncertainty. We favor the developed markets (specifically Japan) vs. the emerging g markets due to better fundamentals and more favorable monetary policy. In EM, favor Asia over Latam. Over the next 12 months, equities should be supported by a reacceleration in earnings growth, modest global growth and low interest rate environment. However, heightened volatility will offer tactical opportunities to adjust positions (e.g. regions, sectors) as warranted. As the economic cycle matures (especially in U.S.), returns should be driven by dividends, buybacks and earnings growth. We will look for opportunities to increase exposure to EM as the global interest rate environment remains supportive and growth is expected to improve. Favor Asia vs. Latam. Alternatives and Commodities Further upside in oil prices in the near term is likely limited as the supply/demand imbalance and expectation for a strong dollar remain a headwind. In addition, historically, oil prices have peaked in the summer and gradually moved lower through the remainder of the year. Gold prices remain supported by the low to negative interest rate environment and uneven global growth. However, gold prices should be challenged in the near term by the expectation for renewed strength in the dollar as we move closer to another Fed rate hike (likely December). The combination of heightened volatility, over supply and stronger dollar keeps us modestly underweight commodities. An expectation for better global growth (in 2H16 and and likely production cuts should support modestly higher oil prices (June 2017 target=$55). However, volatility should remain high. We remain cautious on gold at current levels as a strong dollar, Fed rate hikes and better global economic growth should challenge gold prices. We favor hedge funds given the expectation of more muted returns and higher volatility. Footnotes: Outlook as of August 22, 2016 Regional Investment Committee meeting. Source:
3 Charts of the Month August/September 2016 Core Inflation Within the Range Still Low Global Equity Valuations Stretched 2.40% 2.20% 20% 2.00% 1.80% FOMC s 2016 target inflation range 1.60% 1.40% 1.20% Inflation has entered the Fed s target range but remains at 1.00% the lower end of the range. As a result, we expect the Fed to 0.80% wait until December to raise rates further. Jun-10 Jun-11 Jun-12 Jun-13 Jun-14 Jun-15 Jun-16 Footnotes: Data as of June PCE Core (YoY %) Source: Bloomberg Finance LP,. Oil Rally Supports High Yield 200 Correlation: $120 As crude oil has rallied, high yield default fears 300 have faded. The strong negative correlation $110 between high yield spreads (in reverse) and the $100 price of crude oil has led to strong performance 400 for high yield. $ $80 $ $ $50 $ $ /13 1/14 4/14 7/14 10/14 1/15 4/15 7/15 10/15 1/16 4/16 7/16 $20 Barclays US High Yield Spread (Left) Crude Oil ($/bbl) (Right) Footnotes: Data as of August 22, Source: FactSet,. Global equities have rallied strongly after the surprising Brexit vote. As a result, valuations are stretched with the trailing P/E of the MSCI AC World at the highest level (~20.6x) since July Footnotes: Data as of August 22, Source: FactSet,. Crude Oil Defying History 20% 15% 10% 5% 0% -5% Historically, crude oil peaks in the summer months and gradually moves lower through the remainder of the year. Despite the recent rally, oil prices will likely be challenged by a strong dollar and supply/demand imbalance in 2H % Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Cumulative Performance During the Year 10 year Average (LHS) 2016 (RHS) 2015 (LHS) Footnotes: Data is as of August 22, Source: FactSet,. 50% 40% 30% 20% 10% 0% -10% -20% -30% -40%
4 Economic and Capital Market Forecasts August/September 2016 GDP Growth in % Currencies Current 1 12 Month Forecast World 3.3% 3.4% 12 Month Return (June USA 18% 1.8% 19% 1.9% EUR vs. USD % 73% Euroland 1.4% 1.2% USD vs. JPY % UK 1.3% 0.8% EUR vs CHF % Japan 0.5% 0.7% GBP vs USD % China 6.3% 6.0% USD vs CNY* % Inflation in % Commodities Current 1 12 Month Forecast 12 Month Return (June USA (core PCE) 16% 1.6% 18% 1.8% Oil (WTI) in USD % Euroland 0.3% 1.6% Gold in USD % UK 0.7% 2.6% Japan -0.2% 0.2% Equities Current 1 Dividend Yield P/E (LTM) 2 NTM P/E NTM EPS 12 Month Forecast 12 Month Return (June China 2.0% 1.5% Forecast 3 Forecast 3 USA (S&P 500) % % Curr Acct Balance Euroland (Euro Stoxx 50) % % in % of GDP Germany (DAX) % 2.7% % 19% USA -2.7% -2.8% UK (FTSE 100) % % Euroland 2.9% 2.7% MSCI Japan (JPY) % % UK -3.9% -3.5% Asia ex Japan (MSCI in USD) % % Japan 2.8% 2.5% Latin America (MSCI in USD) % % China 2.5% 2.5% Sovereign Rates Current 1 12 Month Forecast 12 Month Return (June Fiscal Balance in % of GDP USA 1.54% 1.70% 0.0% USA -3.0% -3.2% Euroland (German Bund) -0.09% 0.25% -3.7% Euroland -1.9% -1.9% UK 0.56% 1.00% -3.3% UK -3.3% -3.3% Japan -0.07% -0.10% -0.4% Japan -6.0% -5.2% China -2.4% -2.5% Current Current 12-Month (Price Return Credit Coupon 1 Yield Spread 5 Estimate) 12 Month Return Key Interest Rates Current 1 12 Mo Forecast Barclays U.S. High Yield 6.56% 6.34% % 1.5% (Jun JPM GBI- EM Global Diversified (Local) 6.18% USA (Fed funds) 0.25% % JPM EMBIG (EM Broad Index) (Hard Currency) 339 Euroland (Refi rate) 0.00% 0.00% UK (Repo rate) 0.50% 0.10% Japan (O/N call rate) 0.00% 0.00% Footnotes: t Macro estimates t are according to Deutsche Asset Management and are as of July U.S. GDP is 4Q over 4Q. 1 Current as of August 22, LTM stands for last twelve months. 3 P/E and EPS forecasts are according to Deutsche Asset &. 4 High yield spread is high yield versus five year Treasury. Source: FactSet, Deutsche Asset Management and.
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