The focus of the paper is on the environmental footprint of commodities and the incorporation of environmental metrics into transparent, rules-based commodity indices. In the first section, we identify and discuss the various challenges associated with investing in commodities from
It gives us great pleasure to present you with this ‘Guide to Conservative Investing’, which highlights fundamental insights on low-risk investing, otherwise known as low volatility investing. The publication also sheds light on the Robeco Conservative Equities strategy, which offers
Volatility as a measure of investment risk is widely accepted by academic researchers and industry professionals and has become ubiquitous in investment analysis. Furthermore, it is among the few financial variables that exhibit predictable time variation. Hence, there is an
We’ve finally left annus horribilis 2022 behind us—and while there are still some gloomy pockets in the economy, some market areas started the new year off on a strong note amid positive developments that give reason for hope.
Credit Suisse Global Investment Returns Yearbook 2023 Summary Edition: With the depth and breadth of the financial database that underpins it, the Credit Suisse Global Investment Returns Yearbook has established itself as the unrivalled authority on long-term investment returns. We
After nearly three years of zero-COVID policies, the Chinese authorities relaxed most restrictions towards the end of 2022, including “harsh lockdowns, mandatory testing, and centralised quarantine for positive cases and close contacts.” While this relaxation in restrictions has been reportedly
Key points Water stress is a matter of availability, quality and access – and can unevenly affect countries, industries and individuals We think there may be particular risks in emerging countries where agriculture and industry can demonstrate high levels of
• German stagnation—rising insolvencies? German business insolvencies are rebounding albeit from a low level. • US real estate—trouble (still) ahead? Some housing market indicators have stabilized, but downside risks continue due to weaker domestic activity. The outlook for commercial real
Markets have started 2023 strongly as some of the headwinds that dominated markets in 2022 have started to dissipate. China has reopened its economy faster than expected; warm weather in the euro area has eased concerns over natural gas shortages;
Rentestijging geeft duw in de rug De dekkingsgraadscan In deze dekkingsgraadscan vindt u meer informatie over de dekkingsgraad van een gemiddeld Nederlands pensioenfonds. We geven een overzicht van de ontwikkeling van de feitelijke en (12-maands) voortschrijdend gemiddelde dekkingsgraad in de
Biodiversity matters for the finance sector. Financial institutions may face financial, market, reputational and legal risks when they invest in economic activities that cause adverse effects on biodiversity or are highly dependent …
• ETFs posted $516mn of net inflows last week. Equity gathered $890mn while Money Market exposures attracted $105mn. • Fixed Income weathered …
Market Update A Monthly Performance Report February GPR 250 Index falls 2.3% in February 2023 February 2023’s market action was a reversal from January 2023’s. The GPR 250 Index declined (-2.3%) in the calendar year’s second month, in sharp contrast
What to watch Windsor Framework to the economic rescue – The lifted uncertainty could be sparing the UK economy 2.5% of business investment and a third of a GDP point in 2023-24. US monetary aggregates – The Swan song? Since
Asset Allocation form HSBC Sentiment has improved as inflation moves lower and activity data are holding up better than expected… …with China’s reopening the biggest upside risk for the global economy Early signs of consumer weakness are worth watching
Generating income is a key role of fixed income. For investors, the durability of income streams becomes more important amid heightened volatility in both equity and bond markets. The current market environment is characterized by persistent inflation and heightened market
After spending over a decade trying to generate inflation, central banks are today confronted with the highest increases in prices since the 1970s. The return of inflation brings with it an unwelcome dilemma; combat inflation or prioritise financial stability. At
The wisdom of crowds can be powerful. But in times of heightened uncertainty, it can be helpful to understand potential risks. At the moment, markets appear to be crystallising around a hopeful outlook for 2023. Asset prices suggest inflation will
Investors and companies ventured into uncharted territory following the start of the Covid crisis in early 2020, with challenging market conditions turning perceived tailwinds into headwinds and vice versa. In 2022, the fragile path to recovery was further destabilised by
Dekkingsgraadscan pensioenfondsen: In deze dekkingsgraadscan vindt u meer informatie over de dekkingsgraad van een gemiddeld Nederlands pensioenfonds. We geven een overzicht van de ontwikkeling van de feitelijke en (12-maands) voortschrijdend gemiddelde dekkingsgraad in de afgelopen 12 maanden. Daarnaast maken we
On one level, it is easy to understand the scale of emissions from a company’s operations. If a factory is pumping out millions of plastic widgets, we can measure the greenhouse gases (GHGs) produced as it does so, and the
Congress has taken action to raise the debt limit, temporarily suspend it, or revise how it is defined on 78 occasions since 1960.1 Given the potential consequences, failing to raise the debt ceiling should not be an option. However, this year,
Ukraine – Reconstruction needs to start now. The priority will be investment in infrastructure, health services, housing and schools, as well as digital and energy resilience. We believe that this will require at least EUR100-150bn of private investment (in addition
Following a sharp sell-off in bonds over the course of 2022, this piece uses five charts from the Guide to the Markets to explain why we now see some of the most exciting opportunities in fixed income in over a
This week we want to take a step back from assessing cyclical conditions and second-guessing central bankers to take a look at the transatlantic relationship, spurred by a view “from the outside”, a long essay by Ding Gang, senior editor
For almost a century mutual funds have provided a simple and effective solution for investing: delegation to professionals, diversification through pooling of client assets, and security through a regulated legal structure. But times are changing, and so is the way
ETFs posted $2.1bn of net inflows last week. Equity gathered $1.4bn while Commodity exposures attracted $525mn. Fixed Income saw more muted net inflows of $249mn while Money Market ETFs lost $44mn.
Mike Gitlin, Capital Group’s head of fixed income, sets out the importance of investing in bond funds that deliver on their stated objective. He also explains what differentiates Capital Group from industry peers. We’ve heard you talk about the four
ESG integration can be an essential component to unlocking value. KEY INSIGHTS An increasing number of investors now acknowledge that ESG and value investing are not mutually exclusive. If ESG integration is implemented properly, it can be a crucial component to
Recessions are painful, no doubt about it. But they are necessary to clean out the excesses of prior growth periods, especially the more or less uninterrupted growth investors have enjoyed over the past decade.
Demographics, decarbonization, deglobalization, debt, digitalization The end of the divine stance (in particular core inflation Inflation is driven by both cyclical and structural factors. The inflation rate comprises a broad-based basked of consumption goods and services. Commodity and food prices
