Preparing portfolios for falling interest rates

As 2025 approaches, the financial landscape faces a pivotal moment shaped by shifting interest rate expectations, evolving geopolitical factors, and global macroeconomic trends. Investors are weighing the potential for falling rates to bolster equity valuations while grappling with challenges in the fixed income market, where bond yields are under scrutiny. Amid these dynamics, the implications for market participants—spanning central bankers to retail investors—could be profound. With macroeconomic uncertainties persisting, understanding the factors driving market sentiment will be crucial...