In "Oil: the price recovery is playing hard to get," Credit Agricole emphasizes that the production cuts by OPEC+ haven't pushed the expected upward surge on oil prices. Despite OPEC+'s repeated quota reductions and Saudi Arabia's decision to cut an
"(re)globalization," a thought-provoking article by New York Life Investments, examines the current state of three of the globe's most delicate supply chains: technology, energy, and finance. The research suggests that while de-globalization might seem like an immediate response to prevailing
In "World markets review — Second quarter 2023," the Capital Group offers a comprehensive look at the trends and key events that influenced global financial markets during this period. Global Equities: The AI-driven Surge The global equities space witnessed a
In UBP's "Monthly Investing Outlook", it's projected that economic activity in H2-23 will likely remain subdued, with growth in developed nations particularly fragile. China, on the other hand, is expected to find some stability after implementing renewed supports. Interestingly, the
In "Too good to be true? Equity market views from BlackRock Systematic", BlackRock examines the surprising strength of equity returns in the first half of 2023. Despite looming concerns like banking stress, the threat of a recession, and an unexpectedly
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Neuberger Berman's piece "The Fine Print of Indexation" delves deep into the perceived simplicity of passive investing through index funds. Drawing from the wisdom of the renowned investor, Sir John Templeton, the narrative underscores the significance of standing out from
Allianz's enlightening piece "More emissions than meet the eye: Even without taking into account the cryptocurrency boom," sheds light on the significant carbon emissions produced by the global ICT sector, which parallel those of the aviation industry. The sector, pivotal
In the article "Ethereum Price Prediction: $11.8k by 2030," author Van Eck delves into Ethereum's emerging role in the Security as a Service (SaaS) model. A focal point is the revenues Ethereum garners from its SaaS business, characterized by the
According to a recent survey by PWC, top Private Equity (PE) firms have acknowledged the significance of managing Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) factors as a value-creation tool. Their findings, detailed in "Generating upside from ESG: Opportunities for private equity,"
Het "Signals Report" van Fidelity Digital Assets geeft een gedetailleerde analyse van de sleutelindicatoren in het tweede kwartaal van 2023 en hoe deze de prijzen en beleggerssentiment kunnen beïnvloeden. Bitcoin: Positieve Groei en Stabiele Fundamenten Terwijl we het tweede kwartaal
In the thought-provoking article "Why 2022 broke the traditional 60/40 model" by BNY Mellon, Andy Warwick, a Newton portfolio manager, reflects on the unprecedented rate hikes of recent times. He paints a future filled with price instability, magnified geopolitical risks,
In the recent piece "‘Regime change’ delivers bond boost," BNY Mellon elucidates the rapid transformations occurring in the global macroeconomic realm. As highlighted by Adam Whiteley, Insight Investment's head of global credit, these transformations, combined with increased investments in climate
Invesco's recent release, titled "Strategic Sector Selector," casts a discerning eye on the trajectory of global equities after their impressive performance in the first half of 2023. While the upward momentum might seem unrelenting, the firm anticipates a bumpier path
Credit Agricole's research "EUROZONE 2023-2024 SCENARIO: THE BUMPY ROAD BACK TO NORMAL" delves into the economic trajectory of the Eurozone post pandemic and energy crisis. The Eurozone year-on-year growth has experienced a significant decline, plummeting from 5.5% in Q1 2022
In their recent analysis "EMEA-Listed ETF Flash Flows," State Street highlights notable trends in the EMEA ETF market. Over the past week, a robust $2.2bn poured into EMEA-domiciled ETFs. Although equities garnered a decent $0.8bn, it was fixed income that
In the "Global House View" report, Aegon Asset Management unpacks the intricacies of the current investment landscape, emphasizing their strategic stance on fixed income and equities. Reading the Economic Indicators With global equity markets seemingly sidelining factors like tightening financial
The research piece "DID LOCKDOWNS WORK?" by the Institute of Economic Affairs critically evaluates the impact of lockdowns on mortality rates, especially during the spring of 2020. The study leverages meta-analysis results and confirms that lockdown measures, judged by the
In "Guide to the Markets," JP Morgan provides an insightful visual exploration of global macroeconomic trends and data. These charts offer a snapshot of the world's economic landscape, covering a wide array of factors from GDP growth rates and inflation
In UBP's recent "Flash update: The AT1 market has recovered", the news of BBVA's latest AT1 bond issue signifies a healthy market. This development is further corroborated by recent results demonstrating sturdy banking fundamentals. Moreover, there have been favorable regulatory
In their most recent announcement, covered in the Capital Group's "Quick take: Fed signals more rate hikes to come after hitting pause," the US Federal Reserve (Fed) confirmed they have maintained their benchmark interest rate. This decision, which breaks a
De gegeven tekst geeft vooral een uitgebreid overzicht van de dekkingsgraad van een gemiddeld Nederlands pensioenfonds. Het biedt inzicht in de ontwikkeling van de feitelijke en voortschrijdend gemiddelde dekkingsgraad over de afgelopen 12 maanden. Het bevat ook een projectie van
The report, "European Retail: A Cocktail of Lower Spending and Tighter Funding" by Allianz Research, provides an examination of the European retail sector a year after Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Despite record-high inflation and diminished consumer confidence, retail sales in
The report "A New Eurozone Doom Loop?" by Allianz Research explores potential crisis points across different geographical regions, focusing on the Eurozone's housing market, Central and Eastern Europe's energy sector, and possible social unrest in Africa due to economic factors.
In the "EMEA-Listed ETF Flash Flows", State Street documents an optimistic close to Q2 for equity markets, rebounding after previous losses. The US markets exhibited this resilience, led by the energy and real estate sectors despite energy's overall annual underperformance.
In the report titled "Commodities Outlook for July 2023" by BMO Capital Markets, the primary focus is on the BMO Capital Markets Commodity Price Index, a critical tool that encapsulates the price movements of 20 vital commodities in the context
In the report titled "UNITED KINGDOM 2023-2024 SCENARIO: PERSISTENT INFLATION AND RESILIENT DEMAND DEFY THE BOE," Credit Agricole assesses the complex financial landscape in the UK, dissecting economic trends, challenges, and potential future outcomes. The UK economy narrowly evaded recession
"World Markets Review — Second Quarter 2023" by Capital Markets encapsulates the prevailing financial trends during the period. The report notes a robust rally in global equities, propelled by significant gains from select technology companies involved in artificial intelligence development.
The article "Understanding and Responding to the Human Cost of the Green Energy Transition," by AXA Investment Managers, puts the spotlight on the intricate relationship between the global transition to renewable energy and its often-overlooked environmental and social implications. Hidden
In "Market Commentary", UBS highlights the unexpected pro-risk sentiment dominating Q2 2023. A quarter that started anxiously due to a regional banking crisis in the US and SVB Bank's bankruptcy, resulted in equities outperforming bonds. The prevalent fear of a
Allianz's "Eurozone Convergence: Two Steps Forward, One Step Back" dissects three key factors affecting global economic dynamics. Firstly, the US labor market seems to be heading for a soft landing, although it may not be sufficient to instigate Federal action.
In "Global Debt Review 2023," Invesco offers an in-depth examination of global debt ratios, noting a decrease in 2022 due to nominal GDP rebound and public sector debt decline. The eventual impact of higher interest rates on debt service ratios
In "Leaky Pipes," AXA Investment Managers address two key aspects impacting the financial landscape. The first being the shift in emphasis to the duration of restrictive monetary conditions, due to "non-decisive" data flows. The firm characterizes the situation as a
Op 10 maart 2021 is de Verordening betreffende informatieverschaffing over duurzaamheid in de financieledienstensector, ook wel bekend als SFDR1 , in werking getreden. Per 1 januari 2023 gelden specifiekere regels voor transparantie over duurzaam beleggen. Vooruitlopend op deze specifiekere transparantieregels
According to Capital Group, demographic changes in the US and other developed nations, shifting from aging to old populations, could exert upward pressure on interest rates. Simultaneously, the rise of generative AI, exemplified by technologies like ChatGPT, may stimulate a
In "The landing seems to be a success… but the good news is widely anticipated", Candriam assesses the forthcoming economic landscape. A recession is deemed avoidable across both sides of the Atlantic, though growth is anticipated to be sluggish. Central
In "Geopolitical shifts and investment implications", Amundi outlines the transformative geopolitical dynamics that the world is witnessing. US-China tensions and the Russia-Ukraine war are key drivers, pushing the global balance towards a steady decline in relations between the US, China,
In "Applied philosophy: The strange case of US factor returns", Ínvesco examines the seemingly peculiar equity factor returns in the United States post the market trough of October 2022. The author struggles to find historical precedents for this pattern in
The article, "EM rate cuts on the horizon as inflation trends down", discusses the shifting monetary policy dynamics in emerging markets (EM). In the first half of the article, the primary focus is on the decline in headline inflation in
In the piece titled "EMEA-Listed ETF Flash Flows", the central theme explores the global equity markets' recent pullback and its impact on Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs) domiciled in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa (EMEA). The author discusses the wavering
The global economic landscape might be on the cusp of a 'garden variety' recession, differing considerably from the 2008 financial crisis and the COVID-19 driven downturn. The evidence builds up as labor markets start to lose momentum, ultimately leading to
As the global macroeconomic landscape undergoes a supply-side-driven regime change, the main theme of the author's article titled "Still Keeping It Simple" is the advocacy for a simple investment approach in these uncertain times. The author strongly believes that investors
In the article "De-dollarization? Not so fast… What to watch: airlines sector recovery, US housing market update, PMI downward momentum and corporate debt maturity profiles", the author presents a broad review of various economic sectors. They spotlight the brisk recovery
In "Don't ignore the economic weakness ahead", the author discusses the overall economic landscape, particularly the interplay between optimistic market sentiment and underlying weaknesses. An examination of the US, Europe, and China highlights diverging economic conditions, with upgraded growth forecasts
In the research paper "Growth Matters Even More Amid Uncertainty," the author emphasizes the importance of pursuing growth opportunities even amid economic volatility. The report details how high interest rates and economic unpredictability require investors to broaden their scope in
In the article "EM rate cuts on the horizon as inflation trends down" the author examines the shifting dynamics of inflation and interest rates in emerging markets (EM). The initial emphasis is on the anticipated slowing of core inflation in
The latest issue of "Vantage Point" provides a comprehensive outlook on the current global economic and investment climate. Authored by the Global Economics and Investment Strategy (GEIA) team, the report suggests that while no major global recession is in sight,
Reflecting upon the title "Long-term Asset Allocation: A Different Outlook" the text above serves as an exhaustive analysis of the global economic state and its implications on long-term asset allocation strategies. The author examines a substantial shift in the S&P
Amid the financial volatility of 2022, a hard reset was pressed in the financial markets. RBC GAM in their "long-term capital market assumptions" report analyzes this retraction and its implications. The onset saw a sharp, widespread fall in asset prices
Investment strategies during periods of heightened market volatility is the main theme of this work. The text discusses the fluctuating economic climate, largely brought about by changes in central bank policies and their impact on inflation rates. Markedly, there's an
