Eyes now turn to the near-term impacts as we begin the Trump 2.0 presidency, with trade policies and tariffs widely expected to shift and the resulting consequences for key global regions, notably China, remaining uncertain.
More clearly, expectations for 2025 include falling inflation and interest rates to lower capital costs, driving refinancing, M&A and demand for high-yield bonds. Investors are likely to focus on “real growth” and value amidst elevated valuations. Key themes to include focus on real estate, energy and infrastructure, alongside sustainability and digitalisation in Europe. Continuing to demonstrate competitive positioning and portfolio diversification will be crucial amid geopolitical and macroeconomic uncertainties.
Given the equity markets remain susceptible to potential external shocks, Investor Relations practitioners will need to consider their companies’ unique circumstances. For the highly-valued issuers, the focus may be on defending the premium, but all may need to recalibrate and rearticulate strategic elements to ensure that stakeholders have a comprehensive understanding of how the company is responding and adapting to shifting market dynamics
The shifting sands of 2024
2024 in charts to contextualise the year to come
Mapping the landscape for 2025
While making predictions is always foolish, we nonetheless foresee five emergent trends for debt and equity issuers in 2025
Preparing for FY earnings releases
Themes to consider
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With over two decades of expertise, Severine combines her in-house IR, equity and consulting background to provide Fairvue’s clients with unique insights into the ever-evolving challenges of Capital Market engagement, as well as transitioning IR into a strategic contributor to Management teams and Supervisory Boards.
