While there are reasons to be both positive and negative about global equity markets, a more cautious case is gathering momentum. Inflation is now 8.5% year-on-year in the US, while GDP expectations are being revised downwards. Most cycles of tightening by the US Federal Reserve end in recession and this may be no different.
This article by Aegon AM's global equity income team explains why a dividend-focused global equity strategy is worth considering in such an uncertain environment.