Soft landing or recession? 3 share ideas to navigate uncertainty in the US economy

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The most anticipated recession so far has yet to materialise in the United States. Here are three share ideas for economic uncertainty.

This article isn’t personal advice. If you’re not sure whether an investment is right for you please seek advice. If you choose to invest the value of your investment will rise and fall, so you could get back less than you put in.

18 August 2023

So far, the most anticipated recession in recent history has yet to materialise in the United States.

Recent data has fuelled hope that The Federal Reserve (Fed) can continue to lower inflation without crashing the economy. But this outcome is far from certain. Potential sources of turbulence include inflationary pressure from food and energy prices, and a faltering Chinese economy.

This article isn't personal advice. If you're not sure an investment is right for you, seek advice. Investments and any income from them will rise and fall in value, so you could get back less than you invest. Past performance is not a guide to the future. Ratios shouldn't be looked at on their own.

Investing in an individual company isn't right for everyone because if