Inflation has 'clear but unpredictable' impact on all asset classes

Aon report says investors will need diversified portfolios to protect against all types of inflationary shocks

Martin Richmond
clock • 3 min read
Inflation has 'clear but unpredictable' impact on all asset classes

The impact of inflation on the investment performance of all asset classes is “clear” but “inconsistent” and “unpredictable”, Aon says.

The consultancy's report, Invest in a Shifting World, analysed the impact of inflation across key asset classes including equities, fixed income, gold and property, through the lens of inflation-gr...

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