Virtual clusters favour regions over large cities

Paul Jackson. Global Head of Asset Allocation Research and András Vig. Multi Asset Strategist

History suggests that old habits die hard but technology could permit real change in reaction to Covid-19. We examine implications for the big city/regional divide and consumer behaviour.

Covid-19 has changed our lives in ways that we could not imagine at the start of the year. How many of these changes will endure and what will be the implications for asset allocators (both personally and professionally)? Starting from the current situation, we use historical precedent and survey-based data to try to imagine what the future may hold.

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Virtual clusters favour regions over large cities

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