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White papersHow to spot an AI bubble
If the recent spate of TV ads promoting artificial intelligence sparked a feeling of déjà vu, you’re not alone. Dot-com start-ups in 2000 and cryptocurrency companies in 2022 dominated TV commercials shortly before both suffered epic meltdowns.
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White papersRob Lovelace on the year ahead
As 2026 unfolds, markets are once again climbing a proverbial wall of worry. Trade wars, geopolitical conflicts and fears of a bubble in AI stocks have shaken investor confidence at times, but markets have managed to look past these daunting events and forge ahead. Can this remarkable resilience continue?
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White papersUnleashing the potential: Navigating local currency EMD with active management
EMD has become increasingly appealing to a broader investor base as the asset class has developed. Issuance has increased, thereby improving liquidity.
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White papersHigh Yield: Investing in a transformed credit ecosystem
The structural evolution of the high yield market, driven by a transformed borrower universe, improved liquidity, stronger fundamentals, and a more diverse array of financing alternatives, has reshaped this asset class into something very different from its origins.
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White papersMacro brief: Five questions on the European Central Bank – will it really hike interest rates in 2026?
Given her view that inflation risks in the euro area are higher than expected, economist Beth Beckett suspects it will not be long before the European Central Bank adopts a hawkish bias and she has pencilled in a rate hike in late 2026.
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White papersThe case for Europe
Europe is undergoing one of the most significant economic shifts in its modern history. Faced with geopolitical pressures, persistent security risks and competitive challenges from global peers, the region has begun to reshape its economic model. The emerging picture is one of a continent moving away from the constraints of past austerity and towards a more proactive strategy grounded in investment, industrial renewal and enhanced economic security.
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White papersCan China replicate its EV success with humanoids?
Building on its success in electric vehicles (EVs), China is now shifting its attention towards humanoid robotics as the next frontier for technological leadership. This transition draws on deep parallels between the supply chains of humanoids and EVs, allowing China to leverage its expertise in batteries, motors and large-scale manufacturing.
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White papersCould US GDP growth hit 5% this year?
The resilience of the US economy never fails to amaze me. Despite all the turmoil in the world, the US economy somehow manages to look past it, power through it, and come out stronger on the other side.
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White papersDynamic Global Bonds — investing across the cycle
Despite geopolitical strains, elevated borrowing, and shifting policy dynamics, the global economy has shown notable resilience over the past 12 months. Valuations across major asset classes (including equities, gold and high yield credit) remain elevated, even as several macroeconomic indicators point to potential softening beneath the surface. We believe these tensions highlight the importance of a flexible and globally diversified fixed income approach, one that can adapt to rapidly evolving conditions across markets, sectors, and currencies.
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White papersHow US midterm elections affect the markets
With everything happening in the world — from the US push to annex Greenland, to new tariffs against Europe, to military intervention in Venezuela — investors may not be focused on the US midterm elections just yet. But this pivotal contest is just 10 months away, and the campaign starts in earnest next month when President Donald Trump delivers the State of the Union Address.
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White papersFrom politics to portfolios: the market impact of rising populism
Populism has become part of the global landscape, rooted in frustrations over inequality, stagnant mobility, and a sense that mainstream policymakers have failed to adapt to shifting economic realities.
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White papersDynamic global fixed income: Investing across the cycle
Despite a year of numerous challenges, the global economy has been resilient and valuations across major asset classes remain elevated. Against this backdrop, some economic signals are now indicating potential softness, which could challenge these stretched valuations.
