As per the initiation taken by the Credit Suisse Bank of the universal report ‘Supertrends. Driving Change’: “the current deadly health and economic turbulence that has arisen out of the prevailing COVID-19 Pandemic and its evolving strains of virus, has definitely put a halt on the global economy, while at the identical time frame demanding prevailing systems as well as structures and providing the next generation shift as we ponder upon the boundaries in the pathway we learn, work as well as Live.”
The report was compiled by two industry stalwarts and was directed in by Global Chief Investment Officer of Credit Suisse, Michael Strobaek and as well as Global Head of Economics & Research of the same institution, Nannette Hechler-Fayd’herbe. That work presents before an updated version of their work that was priorly done and presented just three years preceding. It was done under the name of Supertrends’. Its resolution was to serve as a edge of reference for the bank’s patrons, to invest long-term in what they called “high faith thematic equities.”
However, there are “values” that will not be lost, but will extend over the years because they are portion of the way of being and living of the new generations. Preliminary with the Millennials, some of these values are sustainability, accountable consumption and social responsibility linked to issues such as actions in health, education and corporate governance.
This catastrophe has already revised existing systems and structures, while spreading the seeds of changes to come, as we determine the borders in our way of learning, working and living. In many ways the world will not be like it used to be, and that includes investments, which will be more trend-focused.
According to the report of the Swiss bank, there are five foremost investment trends that with the pandemic will become progressively relevant. It is significant to note that the study does not refer to investments in specific stocks and even specific sectors, but to the trends that investors will have in the coming years, stimulated by the fluctuations generated by the pandemic. This phenomenon that, according to Credit Suisse, has changed the planet forever and in the future the dimension and depth of these changes will be clearly seen.
1) Climatic shift – Decarbonize the economy: –
Investors will have motive to direct resources to establishments that donate more effectively to the transition to a less carbon-intensive global economy. The recent economic strike, triggered by the COVID-19 pandemic, has significantly condensed greenhouse gas emissions in several regions.
This is a vibrant sign of what could be achieved in the future, generating a more sustainable and carbon-free global economy. The crucial sectors where investment trend focuses are: the manufacture of carbonless and ELECTRICITY, transport, pioneers’ performers alteration in the gas industry and oil; agriculture and food production.
2) Disturbed Societies – Comprehensive Capitalism: –
In Credit Suisse’s opinion, popular discontent is more related to nationwide issues, particularly inequalities, than to the awareness of external threats and the tendency towards protectionism.
Anger has given way to apprehension. Credit Suisse, with the provision of a new index, keeps track of whether concerns are cumulative or diminishing. COVID-19 has shown that the true evolving pressures are worldwide in nature and necessitate multilateral cooperation as well as individual protection.
3) Shiny Economy – Investing in demographic shift: –
An aging population will likely linger to power the business prospects and return on investments for many years to come. In emerging markets in particular, aging will occur at a swiftness never experienced in most of these nations.
4) Structures – Finishing the gap
Infrastructure spending is about to enter a phase of enlargement. There are gaps, they are everywhere, as old economies have to survive with both existing and new needs, and also taking into account the trend towards greater sustainability.
At the same time, the new economies continue to sophisticated at an instantaneous pace. The anticipation of lower and sometimes even adverse interest rates over a prolonged period should provide a suitable impetus for investment.
5) Technology at the provision of man: –
Constant innovations and encounters arising from the coronavirus crisis continue to make technology a striking sector for investors, technological progress is irrevocable. These long-term investment trends, along with additional shifts caused by the unanticipated pandemic, will cause wonders and unparalleled scenarios, which in fact will only be part of the new normal, stated Credit Suisse.
