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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.
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.
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.
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.
Long-term trends in EM: opportunity & impact through innovation
How the pace of innovation is expanding within emerging markets, particularly in technology, finance and health care.
A tale of two hikes
Two central banks both have clear intentions to hike interest rates. So why the difference in tone?
Long-term trends in EM: taking the lead in innovation
How innovation is evolving in emerging markets as EM companies adopt a leading role in major global innovation themes.
Another step towards policy tightening – with a caveat
Cautioning against classifying the Fed’s interest rate ‘liftoff’ decision as being unequivocally hawkish.