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Great expectations in inflation
Inflation is front of mind for investors. In this paper, portfolio managers Helen Anthony and Andrew Mulliner consider whether it is permanent or transitory.

Beating the biotech blues
The biotech sector is experiencing its worst period of relative underperformance on record. But some of history’s biggest biotech pains have been followed by memorable gains.

China tech sector: evolving regulations, same compelling themes
Even as they increase regulatory oversight of the tech sector, Chinese authorities still value the role played by private sector companies in digitising the country’s economy, research analyst Adam Wolfman explains.

Growth in the next phase of recovery
While the potential for ongoing volatility exists, we remain constructive on the prospects for growth.

Climate emergency but the investment industry can make a difference
Amarachi Seery, Sustainability Analyst, sheds some positive light on the latest IPCC Report which outlined the harsh reality of the current state of the climate.

Global technology outlook: prioritising company fundamentals
Portfolio manager Denny Fish sees the current tech rally being guided by earnings results and acknowledgment of the strong positions of leading tech and Internet companies aligned with the themes of the cloud, e-commerce and artificial intelligence.

ISG Insight: Thriving in the bond market
Recent months have seen macro and microeconomic fundamentals broadly improve and corporate bond markets are priced for this to continue. We dedicated an ISG meeting to consider what could go wrong and how fixed income markets might respond.

Breaking down risk within high yield
Some of our high yield and risk experts explain the different measures of risk in high yield bonds and show how a deeper understanding of them can reveal potential opportunities.

Taking cues from a “methodical” Fed
With valuations high and the global economy reopening, fixed income portfolio managers Dan Siluk and Jason England argue that investors should take a methodical approach in assessing what is next for the bond market.
Innovation and low valuations tailwinds for healthcare
Despite delivering positive returns, healthcare underperformed the broad market in the first half of the year. Portfolio Manager Andy Acker explains some of the reasons why – as well as why he is optimistic about the sector’s outlook.

Tech + football = a winning partnership
Portfolio managers Alison Porter, Graeme Clark and Richard Clode delve into how technology is transforming every aspect of football.

How is China facing up to changing demographics?
Portfolio manager May Ling Wee discusses China’s challenges and responses to an ageing population and what this means for investors.