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White papersDiversification in times of uncertain markets
Over the past week, markets have experienced extreme uncertainty caused by US policy gyrations on tariffs. This uncertainty has started to weigh on US assets, including the dollar and US Treasuries. Despite the 90-day pause announced on 9 April, the US average tariff rate remains at a 100-year high, with rising US tariffs on China triggering retaliation from the latter.
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White papersCross Asset Investment Strategy - April 2025
Topic of the month: Navigating trade war turbulence
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White papersThe uncertain reality of tariffs and the future of gold
“The trade war is triggering a shift that could alter the current international framework and call into question the US dollar and US Treasury’s safe-haven status.”
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White papersEmerging Markets beyond the 90-day tariff pause
President Trump has announced a 90-day pause on tariffs higher than 10%. However, in the meantime, he has further increased tariffs on China to 125%. In retaliation, China announced an 84% tariff on all US imports starting from April 10th. While the situation remains quite fluid, we will address some concerns from an economic standpoint regarding growth and inflation.
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White papersNavigating trade war turbulence
We believe the severe disruption of the free trade model will have immediate and profound consequences, affecting all economies involved. The extent of this ‘detoxing medicine’ and the resulting retaliation will impact economic growth and hurt corporate profits.
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White papersResponsible Investment Pension Fund Outlook
The landscape of responsible investment has rapidly evolved in recent years, influenced by stricter regulatory changes, shifting market dynamics, and an increased emphasis on environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors.
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White papersPension Funds Letter 23 - Bridging the gaps to pension and climate resilience
Warnings over a looming pension crisis occur with increasing regularity. Global populations are not only ageing, they are also shrinking in many regions. The number of workers is declining in Europe and parts of Asia, living costs are rising and wages are stagnating. Set against a backdrop of extraordinary global uncertainty, this demographic transition is putting pressure on retirement systems around the globe.
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White papersEurozone Pension Systems: a health check
Post-war Second World War pension funds were developed on the basis of two different logics: the Bismarckian (defined contributions) in Germany and the Beveridgean system (defined benefits) in England. Today, there are hybrids of these systems but all have established minimum pension levels or social minimums.
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PodcastOuterblue Talks Research - Seat belts fastened for the global economic rewire
The market roller coaster continues. After riding a wave of optimism in Europe in the wake of the German fiscal bazooka to increase defence spending, the confirmation of US tariffs sent markets suddenly plunging. What will be the economic impact of Trump’s approach to trade and tariffs?
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WebinarWhat’s Next for Europe and the World
Against a backdrop of rising geopolitical tensions and a shifting transatlantic relationship, our panel of experts - Monica Defend, Head of Amundi Investment Institute & Chief Strategist; Amaury D’Orsay, Head of Fixed Income; and Barry Glavin, Head of Equity - share their initial assessments of recent trade tariffs and their implications for the global economy and markets, with a special focus on Europe.
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PodcastOuterblue RI - Driving Action on Social Cohesion through Shareholder Engagement
In the fourth episode of our five-part series on Shareholder Stewardship, Esther Law, Senior Investment Manager, Emerging Markets Debt and Responsible Investing Lead, and Luda Svystunova, Head of Social Research, engage in a dynamic conversation on shareholder engagement on social cohesion - linking human capital and human rights engagements to responsible investors financial considerations, as well as client and societal responsibilities of issuers.
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White papersGold at a time of tariffs and trade war
“Gold prices should remain supported by demand for safe-haven assets, amid a threat of trade war, tariffs and their economic fallout.”
