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White papersTensions flare amid fragile ceasefire
Tensions in the Middle East have resurfaced, underscoring the “fragile” nature of the recent de-escalation. The latest round of attacks may be tied to Iran’s effort to preserve its leverage over the Strait of Hormuz. Meanwhile, Trump may become more willing to escalate tensions while oil prices remain subdued. Still, both sides have reasons to remain at the negotiation table, as the US approaches midterm elections and Iran would benefit from economic relief.
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White papersInvesting in a ‘Low Trust’ World
Geopolitics shapes the backdrop for policy and business decision-making. It influences fiscal and industrial policy, public spending, inflation and interest rates. It shapes choices companies make, thereby affecting trade routes and supply chains too.
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White papersPension Funds Letter 27 - An Age of Empires: Retirement investing through a new era
We’ve entered an era of competing forces. Our systems and societies are being forced to adjust. Alliances and partnerships are changing shape. Power balances are shifting. At the same time demographics, technological advances and climate change are transforming the investment landscape. This year our annual Amundi World Investment Forum asked a question about this new era: Is it an “Age of Empires?”, where power and potential are being remastered into different forms?
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PodcastMidyear Investment Outlook 2026 – The Power of Endurance by Outerblue Convictions
In a special edition of Outerblue Convictions, Swaha Pattanaik sits down with Monica Defend, Head of the Amundi Investment Institute, to unpack Amundi’s mid-year investment outlook, The Power of Endurance.Against a backdrop of geopolitical shocks, shifting central bank priorities and the continued strength of AI-related trades, the discussion explores why global growth may remain resilient but uneven, with fragile de-escalation abroad and broadening AI adoption continuing to shape the macro and market landscape.
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White papersBond Portfolio Optimization
Although bond portfolio optimization is one of the oldest applications of the mean-variance framework, it is considerably less developed and adopted than its equity and multi-asset counterparts. This paper presents a comprehensive framework for bond portfolio optimization applied to investment universes composed of individual securities.
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White papersA record quarter for equities
“Diversification* is paramount as investors start to move away from overcrowded areas, taking profits and making room for new IPOs.”
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White papersGlobal Investment Views - July 2026
Over the last month, central banks have taken an increasingly hawkish turn that has forced markets to start reassessing the AI trade’s remarkable momentum. As inflation continues to rise, policymakers have remained cautious despite positive headlines around a US/Iran ceasefire deal.
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White papers2025 Engagement Report: continuing to drive long-term value through stewardship
Stewardship has been at the core of our Responsible Investment approach since our inception and is now firmly established as a central pillar of our 2025-2028 Climate Strategy.
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White papers2025 Engagement Brief - June 2026
Through our stewardship activities, Amundi is seeking to have a tangible impact on the economy, as we truly believe that active ownership can trigger stronger outcomes than divestment in general. As a manager of portfolios, diversified by nature, we need to consider the risks and impacts affecting the global economy as these are the main drivers of the value of our portfolios.
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White papersAI’s reality check reinforces diversification
“The AI trade is facing greater scrutiny as the path for rates remains uncertain and IPO supply rises,underscoring the case for diversification and selectivity.”
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White papersMid-year Investment Outlook 2026
The global economy is at an inflection point. We see growth slowing unevenly and fiscal policy becoming a more visible constraint. Meanwhile, inflation risks are rising as geopolitical shocks increasingly affect energy prices, food and fertiliser costs, and shipping routes. Still, artificial intelligence (AI) remains a strong earnings driver across regions and, increasingly, across sectors.
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White papersEmerging Market Sustainable Bonds - Report 2025
Clean-energy investment continues to expand - Global clean-energy capital expenditure reached a record $2.2 trillion in 2025, 10 percent higher than a year earlier and equivalent to 65 percent of total energy capex.
