Positive returns across asset classes in 2019 may limit tax loss selling in closed-end funds, but we see potential long term value in select sectors where investors can still buy assets at a discount. 2019 has been a strong year
We identified the protectionist push as a key market driver this year but we did not foresee the massive move down in global yields. Scott talks through our 2019 calls. In 2019 the key drivers of global markets have been
A resumption of monetary easing and ultra-low bond yields this year challenge the role of government bonds as portfolio ballast. Scott explains. Monetary policy may have reached its limit in stoking growth – and interest rates in some developed markets
Andre Bertolotti and Jaime Maihuire Irigoyen from BlackRock Sustainable Investing share a first-of-a-kind “materiality matrix” showing which ESG characteristics appear most financially relevant across various global credit industries. Sustainable investing – the combination of traditional investment approaches with environmental, social
“Pressure Drop,” the classic Toots and the Maytals song, comes to mind as we see a de-escalation in trade tensions with China, diminishing risks of a no-deal Brexit and few signs that the record U.S. economic expansion is ending or
Rick Rieder and Russ Brownback argue that – in contrast to the past decade of monetary policy lifting all economic boats at once – the years ahead are likely to be characterized by great dispersion between economies, industries and markets.
Fixed income is quickly catching up in the field of sustainable investing. Brian shares the latest insights. The stock market has been an early player in sustainable investing – while the fixed income market has lagged in data, tools and
An Emerging Commodity Coalition Why this report? Regardless of size in global GDP, the BRICS are responsible for almost half of consumption and production of commodities. This makes BRICS an interesting topic to address. But the BRICS will face some
Markets hate uncertainty, and the type deriving from geopolitical unrest has been heightened this year. Jeff Shen discusses why there may be a silver lining on the horizon for investors. Geopolitical risks seem to be on a constant crescendo. Each
Size matters. Profitability matters. To identify superstar companies in emerging markets, however, we believe ‘economic moats’ is an important concept. This is also identifying the key factors driving that competitive advantage and how dependent the business is on superior management.
Looking forward, the emerging market (EM) economic growth differential over developed markets will persist. This should continue to propel the emergence of the EM middle class, providing long-term investors with opportunities in EM equities. This includes not only consumer sectors
Russ explains why monetary easing matters more than geopolitical risks for the markets right now. Absent a year-end meltdown, stocks will have enjoyed a stellar year. That stocks would post +20% gains was not obvious back in January, when investors
T. Rowe Price Insights on International Equity In Emerging Markets, Does It Pay to Worry About ESG Factors? As a value investor, we are very much in the affirmative camp. KEY INSIGHTS ■ Emerging markets (EM) have made great progress in relation to
De afgelopen maanden zijn er veel deals in de maak. Dit heeft geleid tot een verbetering van de risico’s van de drie dominante thema’s: handelsoorlog, Brexit en angst voor een recessie. We zien de eerste tekenen dat de acties van
When a U.S. consumer makes an online retail purchase, the process is usually pretty smooth: click a couple of links, put in credit card information, and receive the order within a day or two. But in Latin America, e-commerce accounts
Technology stocks have been hot this year. Is it time to lock in profits or risk getting burned? On our latest podcast, seasoned tech investor Tony Kim explains why he sees continued opportunity in the sector. It took the tech-heavy
Rick Rieder, Russ Brownback and Trevor Slaven contend that much of the recent criticism brought to bear against Fed policy makers is misguided, and in fact the central bank has done an admirable job of pivoting toward a pragmatic equilibrium
Why active management combined with a sustainable approach can open up new horizons Increasing emerging-market exposure with a keen eye on ESG1 As active asset managers with strategic and tactical views on multi asset portfolios, we often get questions regarding
Financial markets welcomed signs of an easing in geopolitical tensions in October, with risk assets generally outperforming traditional safe havens. The US and Chinese authorities moved closer to agreeing a partial deal on trade, while the UK once again edged
A tug of war between weaker growth and looser policies Emerging economies have faced a backlash in the last few months as a consequence of the global economic weakness and the uncertainty related to global trade. This weighed on the
A tug of war between weaker growth and looser policies Emerging economies have faced a backlash in the last few months as a consequence of the global economic weakness and the uncertainty related to global trade. This weighed on the
Political upheavals, economic deterioration, and commodity-price turmoil. Investors used to perceive these idiosyncratic risks as a hallmark of investing in emerging markets (EM) debt. But emerging markets have come a long way since then. In aggregate, these countries are now
The emerging-markets debt sector is up sharply for the year, despite a weaker third quarter. With the rally cooling, all EM factors – exchange rates, local-currency interest rates, sovereign and corporate spreads – appear to offer value. Spillover effects in
One beneficiary of a perceived easing in the U.S.-China trade conflict: EM debt, which has rallied recently and outperformed developed market peers. We see factors further supporting EM debt from here: a likely Fed rate cut this week and the
Jeff unpacks what the markets are saying about a growth slowdown, and why investors should take a closer look at their bond allocations. Three quarters into 2019, stock and bond performance seems to be telling a story of relative calm.
Our conference #UBPInvestmentOutlook had a full house in London last week! Our experts shared their 2020 outlook for the global economy and more specifically for the UK. Thank you all for coming!
Zal zijn laatste woorden aan mij nooit vergeten. Over woorden gesproken: toen ik Volcker de eerste keer ontmoette, was zijn eerste vraag:"Hoe is het met Andre Szász?" Ik had 15 minuten met hem. Het werd 1,5 uur! Er was een klik. RIP
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