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Investors must diversify to navigate ‘world of uncertainty’ in 2025

Focus on defensive strategies, particularly around Asia and countries with minimal trade exposure, say investment strategists

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Ranamita Chakraborty

Ranamita Chakraborty

Published Fri, Jan 10, 2025 · 06:03 PM
    • A container ship at the Port of Oakland, California. Trade policy uncertainty is a cause of concern among market watchers.
    • A container ship at the Port of Oakland, California. Trade policy uncertainty is a cause of concern among market watchers. PHOTO: AFP

    INVESTMENT strategists are gearing up for a year of heightened market volatility and trade policy uncertainty, according to their 2025 outlook.

    However, Bank of Singapore (BOS) chief economist Mansoor Mohi-uddin believes that investors should be prepared for both downside and upside risks.

    Speaking at BOS’ 2025 Outlook conference on Thursday (Jan 9), he pointed to potential risks, such as a surprise move by US president-elect Donald Trump to pull the US out of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization, but also identified possible positive scenarios, including a deal with Iran or a grand bargain with China.

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