U.S. economic growth is expected to slow this year, and the risk of a recession has certainly risen. While credit spreads have widened from historically tight levels, they are not flashing warning signs. Is this a buy-the-dip moment?
Barriers to open trade are rising at a pace not seen in decades, as the initial brunt of President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariffs proliferate through major economies. What began as a trade spat during Trump’s first term has broadened into a worldwide reshuffling of supply chains, with tariffs, anti-dumping duties, and import quotas escalating across the globe.
Pomona Capital is in active discussions with portfolio fund GPs to monitor the potential impact of the developments in tariff policies on our portfolios.
Following last week’s turbulent equity market and the surprising sell off in bonds, we gathered our thoughts on the markets and what we’re watching closely.