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Institutional investors optimistic about 2025 amid ongoing wars, China-U.S. tensions

The article from *Pensions & Investments* discusses a survey conducted by Natixis Investment Managers, revealing that institutional investors are generally optimistic about the economic outlook for 2025, expecting a soft landing for the U.S. economy. However, this optimism is tempered by concerns over geopolitical risks, particularly ongoing wars and tensions with China. The survey, which included responses from 500 institutional investors globally, highlighted that while 57% anticipate a soft landing, there are significant worries about inflation, with 61% expecting it to remain above central bank targets. Additionally, 60% of investors are concerned about the potential for a recession, and there's a notable apprehension about the impact of geopolitical instability, with 42% citing ongoing wars as a major concern and 39% worried about China's economic and political situation. Despite these concerns, there's a strong belief in the resilience of the U.S. economy, with 72% of investors expecting it to outperform other developed markets.

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