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The fog of war: a multi-asset view
Paul O’Connor, Head of the UK-based Multi-Asset Team, considers the prospects for financial markets over the next few months, as investors contend with market uncertainty around central bank hawkishness, the war in Ukraine and lingering Chinese concerns.
10 reasons for active management in fixed income
By means of 10 charts we explore why we believe active management can be desirable when investing in fixed income.
One Down, Three to Go
Updated strategist predictions for 2022 and a look at the relationship between first quarter and rest of year returns.
How do ESG factors impact valuations within the technology sector?
Key findings from a study exploring the relationship between environmental, social and governance (ESG) factors and tech company valuations.
Revisiting U.S. Growth in a Challenging Environment
The outlook for growth equities as market dynamics shift.
Can Biotech Bounce Back?
For more than a year, biotechnology stocks have been deep in the red, even as medical breakthroughs continue – a disconnect we think is unlikely to last.
An Investor’s China Conundrum
While we believe the opportunity remains promising, equity investors must understand the growing role political governance plays in China’s economy.
2022: Optimal Conditions for a Liquid Alternative Toolset?
Considering a multi-strategy approach to using liquid alternatives to help improve diversification.
2022 – optimal conditions for a liquid alternative toolset?
How can a multi-strategy approach to using liquid alternatives help to improve diversification and complement traditional asset class allocations?
The domino effect: Russia, Ukraine and the rest of EM
While Russia is being distanced from the EM universe through exclusion from debt and equity indices, its role as a key commodity exporter will have far-reaching effects across emerging markets that investors need to consider.
Keep calm and (commodity) carry on
Volatility and noise in financial markets increased markedly in the first quarter of 2022. Can investors find a useful signal in commodity markets that can shed some light in a somewhat uncertain world?
What do higher oil prices mean for the energy sector?
The Russia/Ukraine conflict has highlighted the tight supply/demand balance for global crude, with important implications for energy stocks.