Group 1 - The concept of "long-term investment" is emphasized by the Swiss bank Pictet, which has a history of 220 years and focuses solely on asset and wealth management [1] - Alexandre Tavazzi, the head of macro research at Pictet, defines a long-term investment horizon as 10 years, guiding his team's annual economic outlook [1] Group 2 - The global economic landscape is undergoing "tectonic shifts," with structural impacts being more significant than cyclical ones [4][5] - The U.S. has historically provided three core supports to the global economy: economic stability, security guarantees, and attractive investment returns, but these are now being questioned [5][6] Group 3 - The attractiveness of U.S. long-term government bonds is declining, with a current yield curve that does not adequately compensate for risks, leading to a strategy of shortening duration [7] - Europe is seen as having a more optimistic outlook, particularly with Germany's shift in debt policy and increased investment in infrastructure and defense [8] Group 4 - Future economic growth predictions indicate a U.S. growth rate of 1.8% and a Eurozone growth rate of 1.5%, with Europe becoming more attractive for investment [9] - Key factors shaping the next decade include deglobalization, decarbonization, demographic changes, and dominance of fiscal policy, with inflation expected to remain elevated [9]

Group 1: Long-term Investment Perspective - The concept of long-term investment is emphasized by Swiss private partnership firm Pictet, which has a history dating back to 1805 and focuses solely on asset and wealth management [1] - Alexandre Tavazzi, Chief Investment Officer at Pictet, defines a long-term investment horizon as 10 years, with his team analyzing economic conditions and asset class returns over this period [1] Group 2: Global Economic Shifts - The global economy is experiencing "tectonic shifts," with structural impacts being more significant than cyclical ones [5][6] - The U.S. has historically provided three core supports to the global economy: economic stability, security guarantees, and attractive returns on safe assets, but these supports are now being questioned [6][7] Group 3: U.S. Debt and Investment Outlook - The attractiveness of U.S. long-term government bonds is declining, with the current term premium for 10-year bonds being low at 50 to 70 basis points, insufficient to compensate for long-term risks [8] - The U.S. fiscal deficit is approximately 7%, with half of this deficit attributed to interest payments, raising concerns about the sustainability of U.S. debt [8] Group 4: European Market Potential - There is a positive outlook for the European market, particularly with Germany's shift in debt policy, allowing for increased investment in infrastructure and defense [9] - The projected economic growth rates for the next decade indicate that Europe may experience faster growth compared to the U.S., making European assets more attractive [10] Group 5: Future Economic Growth Predictions - Economic growth predictions for the next decade show the U.S. at 1.8% and the Eurozone at 1.5%, with China expected to grow at 3.5% and India being the fastest-growing economy [10] - Four key factors—deglobalization, decarbonization, demographics, and dominance of fiscal policy—are expected to shape the economic landscape over the next ten years [10]