has offered protection . A view on the expectation of a US recession , therefore , remains an important consideration to factor in when deciding on the balance of risky assets in portfolios .
THE IMPACT OF AI
The fourth theme is arguably less market-related and may have applications in various fields . When considering AI in the financial world , the initial thought is generally how to invest in the technology to benefit financially , like the share price performance of AI chip manufacturer Nvidia , the leader in this space .
What has also been revealed more recently is the ability of AI to improve efficiencies in many spheres of business and academia and the accessibility of the technology to implement these improvements . While it may still take some time for AI to become mainstream , in the same way that it took a while for the internet to be broadly used , there is little doubt that AI will become a widely discussed topic and applied more and more over time .
As has been the case since the COVID-19 lockdown , central banks worldwide will continue to be faced with the unenviable task of moderating inflation to achieve a consistent level close to their target levels while not having a negative impact on economic growth . Markets are watching this closely and making investment decisions based on the changing expectations . At the same time , the world will be assessing how to benefit financially from AI and use it to gain strategic advantages and not be left behind .
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Luigi Marinus
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