Via Reuters on Invesco Report: Key Trends Among Sovereign Wealth Funds and Central Banks.
I trimmed it back to the main info.
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Active Management Rising: Large sovereign wealth funds are shifting from passive to active strategies due to market unpredictability.
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China Exposure Growing:
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Nearly 60% of wealth funds plan to boost investments in China over the next five years, especially in tech.
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This rises to 73% among North American funds, despite US-China tensions.
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China’s innovation sectors are now seen with strategic urgency, echoing past enthusiasm for Silicon Valley.
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US Dollar Still Dominates:
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78% of central banks say a credible alternative to the dollar is at least 20 years away, up from 58% last year.
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Only 11% now see the euro gaining ground, down from 20%.
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Reserve Diversification:
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Central banks are broadening reserve holdings to hedge against volatility, especially amid rising US debt concerns.
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Over 70% of central banks believe US debt is negatively affecting the dollar’s long-term outlook.
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Private Credit & Digital Assets:
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73% of wealth funds now invest in private credit, with half planning to increase exposure.
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Interest in stablecoins is rising, though bitcoin remains more popular (75% vs. ~50%).
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This article was written by Eamonn Sheridan at www.forexlive.com.
