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Optimism and stabilisation as visibility improves17.7.2024 09:00:00 CEST | Första AP-fonden
Global equity markets rallied during the first half of 2024, while valuations of unlisted assets stabilised. A strong US economy and slowly declining inflationary pressures were the main reasons for company and investor optimism, despite interest rate cuts being fewer than expected and repeatedly postponed. Carefully balanced long-term as well as medium-term portfolio positioning combined with a steadfast focus on cost-efficiency generated a return of 5.0 per cent after expenses in the first half of 2024. Net investment income was SEK 22.7 billion and assets under management totalled SEK 476.2 billion at mid-year.