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VideoEuro credit update – Issuer selection will be key this year
After stronger-than-expected demand for credit in 2025, markets again look likely be able to handle an increase in new issuance of euro corporate bonds; overall, returns in the investment-grade and high-yield segments should be attractive, but market volatility and performance dispersion mean rigorous security selection will be essential.
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VideoMulti Asset - Eurozone equities have “more short-term potential”
Diversified multi-asset portfolios look set for attractive returns in 2026. The US continues to benefit from a balanced ‘Goldilocks’ economy with government stimulus bolstering growth. Fiscal expansion also beckons for the eurozone and Japan, creating an overall favourable setting for risky assets.
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White papersFixed income opportunities, a positive start for equities
Corporate bond returns are comprised of a risk-free yield and a credit spread, which compensate investors for taking on more risk relative to government bonds.
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White papersHow to invest in tomorrow’s four megatrends
Four clearly identifiable trends spanning the globe are shaping tomorrow’s world and with it, future opportunities for investors. Check out our infographic on these megatrends, the related investment themes and why investors should choose BNP Paribas Asset Management to gain exposure.
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PodcastRotating drivers of growth
Ecaterina Bigos, Chief Investment Officer for Asia ex-Japan, AXA IM Core (part of BNP Paribas Asset Management), and Daniel Morris, Chief Market Strategist, discuss how financial markets might evolve in 2026 and where the biggest opportunities and risks lie.
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VideoInvestment outlook – Handling the shifting investment landscape
What to expect for the world economy in 2026? How will the US Federal Reserve respond to a softer labour market but sticky inflation?
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White papersInsurance outlook: Managing change is business as usual
Curve steepening combined with compressed equity and credit risk premia could pose a challenge for insurers, requiring skilful management of duration and risk.
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White papersGlobal pension trends: What to expect in 2026
Pension reforms are at an inflection point as UK and Dutch pension systems enter 2026 with high funding ratios, regulatory clarity, and the scope to re-risk in controlled ways. We expect much wider adoption of cash-flow driven investing (CDI) strategies for defined benefit (DB) plans and some re-risking for the forthcoming Dutch collective defined contribution (DC) system.
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White papersEuropean strategic autonomy: A long-term investment opportunity
Europe is deepening its quest for strategic autonomy. What began as a post-pandemic policy slogan has evolved into a financial reality, with tangible investment implications – Europe now allocates billions annually to defence, industrial resilience, and key technology sectors.
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White papersArtificial intelligence: Not a bubble… yet
Artificial intelligence (AI) is the most impactful digital transformation theme since the development of the Internet. The public launch of ChatGPT in November 2022 catalysed a wave of investment and innovation that continues to build momentum. As excitement about the potential for this new technology builds toward very high expectations, investors and industry participants are questioning if we are entering a bubble. Our current conclusion is that AI is not a bubble… yet. We are carefully monitoring risks and similarities to the Internet and telecom bubble (the ‘dotcom era’).
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White papersSustainable investing in 2026: The continuing path to a more resilient future
Despite a turbulent period of sustainable investing, commitment to sustainability remains strong across Europe and Asia.
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White papersReal assets outlook: Widening investment opportunities
The logistics sector continues to lead the way within the real assets universe, in both the US and Europe. High-quality offices are seeing an improvement in pricing as the ‘return to office’ mandate gathers pace.
