Investment Outlook 2025 – A Brave New World
As we enter 2025, markets are adjusting to a rapidly changing economic and political landscape. While 2024 was a strong year for equities, recent volatility has reminded investors of the importance of a well-structured portfolio. The Trump administration’s whirlwind start to its new term has introduced significant policy uncertainty, impacting trade, taxation, and global markets. Meanwhile, inflation has eased, economic growth remains steady, and bond yields are offering renewed diversification opportunities.
In this evolving environment, careful asset allocation is more important than ever. Our friends at Betashares have prepared Brave New World: Investment Outlook 2025, providing key insights into these market trends and highlighting areas of potential growth and stability for the year ahead.
At Bold Wealth, we are committed to helping you navigate market shifts with confidence. In this report, Betashares explore opportunities in global and Australian equities, the evolving role of fixed income, and emerging investment themes such as AI, cybersecurity, and sustainable energy. With market conditions changing rapidly, as always staying diversified and proactive will be key.
Key Takeouts:
Market volatility has increased following the Trump administration’s return, with policy uncertainty and potential trade wars impacting global economic stability.
The 'Goldilocks' economic scenario of falling inflation and resilient growth is expected to continue, though equity markets appear more expensive and concentrated.
Fixed income is making a comeback, with high-quality bonds now offering attractive income over cash and serving as a diversification tool against equity volatility.
Emerging investment themes include AI’s transition from hype to profitability, increasing demand for cybersecurity, and structural growth opportunities in uranium and gold.