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WebinarInvitation | 2026 Amundi’s Mid-Year Outlook: Power of endurance
Monday, 29th June 2026 - 09:00 am BST | 10:00 am CEST | 16:00 pm HKT
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White papersECB raises rates after almost three years
“Although the ECB raised rates amid concerns that inflation will remain above target in the near term, we do not expect it to embark on a full tightening cycle. Nonetheless, the ECB would remain highly attentive to energy prices, and pressures on domestic demand.”
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White papersESG Thema #24 - Assessing physical climate risks for sovereigns - Focus on Asia
Physical risk refers to the potential damage caused by climate-related hazards. Physical risk can be acute, if derived from extreme weather events and hazards: floods, landslides, extreme temperatures, storms and hurricanes, droughts, wildfires; or chronic, if related to the more gradual effect of global warming: gradual increase of sea level, reduced crops harvesting, lower labor productivity due to higher temperatures, for instance.
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PodcastESG Thema #23 - Digital Transition Series - The Social Dimensions of Responsible AI Deployment
AI has become a material source of economic opportunity and innovation. OECD economists argue that it can raise productivity by improving business processes, output quality, innovation and the efficiency with which firms use labour and capital, under the right organisational and policy conditions. However, AI diffusion also introduces risks that can undermine its potential for positive economic and wider societal impact if not managed through an ethical approach to development and deployment. Investors therefore need to not only assess these risks and monitor their evolution, but also act upon them through meaningful and purposeful engagement.
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White papersThe lifecycle remix: glidepaths, personalisation and private assets
This paper explores how lifecycle investing is being remixed for a new era — through more sophisticated glidepath design, greater personalisation, and the expanding role of private assets in retirement portfolios.
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White papersA renewed imperative for green transition
“The crisis is a stark reminder that security extends beyond defence. It depends, among other things, on secure energy and resilient supply chains. Transitioning to clean energy is therefore both an environmental priority and a strategic imperative for geopolitical strength and economic resilience.”
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PodcastBond Market Volatility, Yield Curves & Equity Resilience - Investment views by Outerblue Convictions
Global markets are being shaped by a fast-moving geopolitical backdrop, with rising tensions in the Middle East and uncertainty around the Strait of Hormuz adding to volatility across rates, credit and equities. In this episode of Outerblue Convictions, host Swaha Pattanaik speaks with Monica Defend, Head of the Amundi Investment Institute, about how the team is interpreting the latest moves in macro and bond market volatility, and what this means for portfolio allocation.
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White papersEquities hit new highs on tech rally
“The AI rally is not just a US story. Opportunities are strengthening across regions, especially in Asia. The mantra for generating long-term returns is diversification across different segments in the global technology sector.”
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White papersGlobal Investment Views - June 2026
Over the past month, stock and bond markets have been driven by diverging forces. Bond yields have risen at the short end due to inflation pressures and more hawkish central banks, while long-end yields have climbed on higher term premiums amid Middle East uncertainty and ongoing high fiscal deficits.
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White papersRethinking global diversification
The Russia-Ukraine war, the rise of tariffs and, most recently, the energy crisis are all triggers of a new geo-economic regime, where the forces shaping markets are broader and more structural.
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White papersRising yields, rising uncertainty
“Bond yields at the short end of the curve moved up as markets repriced central bank action in response to inflation. Long-end yields rose mainly because of higher risk premium, as the war in the Middle East continues to create uncertainty.”
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PodcastOuterblue Talks Research - Adapting to Ruptures - Diversification is the Key to this New Era
Long-term investing looks very different in a world defined by ruptures, from geopolitical fragmentation and strategic competition to artificial intelligence, demographic change and shifting currency dynamics. In this episode of Outerblue Talks Research, host Swaha Pattanaik speaks with Monica Defend, Head of the Amundi Investment Institute, and John O’Toole, Global Head and CIO of Solutions, about Amundi’s latest Capital Markets Assumptions (CMA) report and what it means for investors over the years ahead.
