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WebinarWebinar replay - Sustainability in the age of Trump: Expert insights for investors
Chris Iggo (Chair of the AXA IM Investment Institute and CIO of AXA IM Core) Jane Wadia (Head of Sustainability, Core Products & Clients, AXA IM Core), Jamison Friedland (Senior Sustainability Analyst, AXA IM Core).
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White papersUS high yield: What we can learn from April’s tariff turmoil
When Donald Trump returned to the White House, investors braced for how markets might react to a renewed escalation of global trade wars.
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White papersSustainability in the age of Trump: Why investors should focus on reality, not rhetoric
Global temperatures continue to rise, extreme weather events are becoming ever-more frequent, the environment continues to be degraded – and yet the narrative has altered.
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White papersHow to generate performance in a credit portfolio
It has already been a tale of two cycles this year with the positive sentiment and stable growth experienced at the start of 2025 tumbling into inflationary and recessionary concerns. Trade tensions have been a dominant theme in recent weeks and are expected to persist in the coming months. In such an environment, looking for ways to create returns while mitigating risks are paramount for investors.
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White papersThe forces reshaping China’s labour market
Few things define a nation’s economic story as clearly as its labour market. In China’s case, that story is one of staggering scale, deep-rooted divisions, and rapid transformation. With the largest workforce in the world, China’s labour market should be one of the most closely analysed. Yet opaque information and complexities obstruct conventional analysis.
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White papersHow to effectively use inflation-linked bonds in a portfolio
For the past year, fears over rapidly rising inflation have somewhat receeded and the market’s focus has been elsewhere.
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White papersA decade since the Paris Agreement and the green bond market has never looked better
The green bond market’s momentum is showing no signs of slowing – it is becoming increasingly standardised, transparent and credible, which is in turn driving an ever-rising demand for the asset class.
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White papersEuro Credit management: what are the keys to success in volatile periods?
Donald Trump’s arrival in office brings uncertainty and volatility. His return to power and the standoff he intends to create with the United States’ major trading partners will heavily influence market sentiment in 2025.
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White papersWhy short duration bonds may offer attractive opportunities in 2025
There has been an increase in appetite for short duration bonds over the last three years. Short duration can be utilised to meet a range of investor outcomes. We expect short duration to offer more opportunities than further up the curve in 2025.
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White papersHarnessing the power of duration in global bond portfolios
Following the rise of global interest rates on the back of much higher inflation over the last few years, investors are now focusing on the expectation for lower official rates, as the tightening of financial conditions has spurred on central banks to start loosening monetary policy.
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White papersGreater efficiencies drive bond trading revolution
Bond trading capabilities have come a long way, especially in term of speed and scale. This is primarily down to two factors: the way fixed income dealing has evolved - through technical advancement and the onset of automation - and how bonds have matured and evolved as an asset class.
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White papersHow understanding sentiment can help improve investment outcomes
Investor sentiment is an important factor when assessing the fundamental value of a stock. Analysing the sentiment of company management in an earnings call can give us valuable insights into the confidence and direction of corporate strategy.
