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2023 Midyear Market Outlook

Finding the signal through the noise


Investors must differentiate between useful information and random market fluctuations in the second half of 2023, as stubborn inflation, tightening financial conditions, a US regional banking crisis, and fading economic growth in the developed economies could affect financial asset performance.

Three themes to watch in the second half of 2023

THEME 1

Economic Resilience Tested

THEME 2

Bonds are Back?

THEME 3

A Focus on Earnings

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      Webinar replay: 2023 Midyear Market Outlook

      Listen to our Chief Investment Officers, Arif Husain, Sébastien Page, and Justin Thomson as they share insights on the major themes expected to impact markets over the coming months, investment opportunities and potential risks for the remainder of 2023.

      Investment Leaders

      Arif Husain

      Arif Husain

      Head of International Fixed Income and 
      Chief Investment Officer

      Sébastien Page

      Sebastien Page
      Head of Global Multi-Asset and
      Chief Investment Officer

      Justin Thomson

      Head of International Equity and 
      Chief Investment Officer

      Ritu Vohora

      Ritu Vohora
      Investment Specialist,
      Capital Markets

      Regional Outlooks

      China Outlook

      Recent softness is unlikely to derail 2023’s recovery. We continue to find investment ideas in domestically listed A-shares.

      Japan Outlook

      Despite heightened macro uncertainty, Japan’s TOPIX Index hit a 33-year high in May—an indication that the Japan story is gaining momentum.

      2023 Midyear Tactical Allocation Views

      As of May 31, 2023

      The tactical allocation views are prepared by the T. Rowe Price Multi-Asset Division.

      These views are informed by a subjective assessment of the relative attractiveness of asset classes and subclasses over a 6- to 18-month horizon.

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          VIDEO

          2023 Midyear Market Outlook Summary

          Investment Specialist Ritu Vohora shares important key takeaways from this year’s Midyear Market Outlook in under two minutes.

           

           

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