My approach to investing involves finding a good business model that I like, looking at the financial position of the company in contrast to its industry peers and competitors, and of course, while also keeping an eye out on any risks that could potentially jeopardize my investment thesis. As such, while looking at macro economic trends shouldn't always be your priority focus (some investors choose to ignore it altogether), it can be helpful to consider how these trends might impact your investments. It is easy for most people to say that they would like to invest in healthcare-related companies given the demand for healthcare is recession-proof and set to grow with an ageing population. That is why stocks like Raffles Medical Group, Q&M Dental and Parkway Life REIT command a premium price in the market. For myself, I like to look at trends from both a positive and negative ......