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ISG Insight: What goes up must come down
Markets have fastened on to some dramatic inflation headlines in recent months but as economic growth comes under pressure is there a risk of policy error?
Global Perspectives Podcast: How much is stagflation a concern for REITs?
Views on the impact of stagflation concerns, rising rates and higher input costs on the real estate investment trusts (REITs) sector.

Five questions fixed income investors are asking in 2022
Our fixed income teams consider monetary policy-related conundrums and where, outside of policy, they see opportunities and risks for investors.

Opposing Forces
A look at potential economic outcomes as central banks seek to maintain growth while stamping on inflation.

Caution Merited in an Increasingly Uncertain Market
Bond investors should exercise caution as accelerating inflation has increased the risk of policy error.

I’ll have one of everything, please The case for a more diversified fixed income portfolio
What is the outlook for economic growth and how can investors ride out the risks?

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.

‘Gradually then suddenly’ – or how to fall in love with trend following
Just how important is patience for trend following investors? Portfolio managers Mathew Kaleel, Andrew Kaleel and Maya Perone consider the implications of the ‘gradually then suddenly’ phenomenon.

Divergent emerging market outcomes in an uneven recovery
Portfolio managers and emerging market debt specialists Jennifer James and Ales Koutny analyse emerging market (EM) country fundamentals and consider how they influence opportunities for investors.