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January 2023

Evolving Influence: Less Macro, More Micro

“Better a little which is well done, than a great deal imperfectly.”

– Plato

 

Macro influence was substantial in 2022. A historically aggressive tightening campaign, decades-high inflation, a prolonged war, elections, and China Covid restrictions were just a few of the macro uncertainties investors had to navigate. We see markets in 2023 gradually shifting towards more bottom-up (micro) influence, particularly those centered on growth prospects. That shift should bring more dispersion between assets, and with it, more active opportunities.