The View Beyond: What's really driving markets?

Despite a complex backdrop of geopolitical tensions, elevated bond yields, and rapid technological change, capital markets have shown remarkable resilience this year, defying expectations of deeper disruption. What’s behind this strength, and how should investors position for what's next?

In this episode, Yves Klenk, Head of Client Coverage and Advisory, and Marko Radovic, Senior Portfolio Manager and Head of Alternatives at Julius Baer, join Helen Freer to discuss the major themes shaping financial markets today. They reflect on the biggest surprises of the year, the outlook for broadening market performance, and where investors can find opportunities to diversify their exposure. The conversation also explores the implications of the upcoming US midterm elections, the role of private markets in portfolio construction, and the key forces driving markets today.

(00:00) - Introduction

(00:52) - The biggest surprises for financial markets so far this year

(03:07) - Has equity market performance broadened?

(05:30) - The challenge for stockpickers

(07:15) - Where to diversify: Europe, Asia, and beyond

(09:40) - Positioning for the US midterm elections and volatility

(13:24) - The rising importance of private markets

(17:12) - The single most important theme driving markets

(20:45) - Closing remarks and legal information

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