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Bonds and more rate-sensitive equities play catch-up amid declining yields
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Overview
Disinflation and rising confidence in monetary easing trajectories in key developed markets drove yields lower. China’s tepid growth outlook was a drag once more.
Key highlights:
- Global Asset Classes – Monetary outlook was primary driver in July
- Global Equities – US small caps soar
- Industry returns – Health Care and Real Estate lead; Technology lags
- Alternative Indices – REITs and Infrastructure outperform
- Factor performance – Size rebounds
- Foreign exchange – USD performance is mixed
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