Cautious Positioning Amid Uncertainty: Managing Multi-Asset Risk in a Diverging World

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In its June 2025 Multi-Asset CIO View, DWS outlines how recent macro signals and geopolitical shifts are shaping portfolio allocations and risk assessments.

  • U.S. equities remain vulnerable to elevated valuations and tariff-related risks, prompting continued underweight and a tilt toward healthcare and minimum volatility strategies.

  • The firm maintains a neutral duration stance, preferring long-end steepeners and expressing caution on U.S. Treasuries due to external financing concerns.

  • EUR investment-grade credit is favored over sovereigns and USD IG, supported by resilient fundamentals and a more attractive risk-return profile.

For insights on how DWS tactically adjusts in a shifting global regime, consult the full portfolio perspective.

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