State of Play: Global Macro Trends

KKR

Research

32 Pages

KKR’s global macro team outlines how the pandemic and the war in Ukraine have accelerated a regime shift toward higher inflation, more volatile growth and greater geopolitical tension. They connect these forces to late cycle dynamics, central bank tightening and a preference for assets with strong cash flows and inflation protection.

Date Published: March 2022

Key Takeaways

Regime change: Conditions are moving from disinflation and abundant liquidity toward a world with stickier inflation and tighter policy.
Structural forces: Energy security, shifting supply chains and geopolitical realignment are reshaping trade, capital flows and pricing power.
Allocation stance: KKR emphasizes shorter duration assets, collateral backed cash flows and diversified exposures across public and private markets.
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