As a portfolio manager, you are tasked with assessing the potential impact of macroeconomic factors on your client's investment strategy. Consider a hypothetical economy characterized by a recent tightening of monetary policy, rising inflation rates, and increasing geopolitical tensions.
Discuss how each of these macroeconomic factors might influence asset allocation decisions, focusing on equities, fixed income, and alternative investments. Include the potential risks and opportunities associated with each factor and provide recommendations on how to adjust the portfolio in response to these macroeconomic changes.