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Macro brief: Ten talking points on Japan for 2026 and beyond
The October election of Japan’s first female prime minister promises to bring greater dynamism to society. All eyes are now on Sanae Takaichi’s focus on more expansionary fiscal and monetary policies.
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Investors reveal their top ESG investment themes and more
At a time of macroeconomic and geopolitical uncertainty, our fifth annual ESG Global Study finds that most investors remain committed to considering ESG issues in the investment process.
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Ahead of the Curve: Economic convergence and what it could mean for bond investors
This year has seen huge shifts in the macroeconomic and geopolitical landscape. Principles such as free trade, globalisation and central bank independence that have underpinned the global economy for decades are being challenged. Despite this, credit spreads are at all-time tight levels and equity markets at historic highs.
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Made in America is making a comeback
“Made in America” has been a government policy, a political slogan and a marketing strategy throughout US history. Going as far back as the Revolutionary War, the Homespun Movement encouraged colonists to make their own blankets and clothing in symbolic resistance to British economic control.
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Three investment opportunities in a fragmented world
The world is undergoing significant structural change defined by rising geopolitical conflicts, trade barriers and a more fragmented global landscape. As this multi-year realignment plays out, identifying which companies can best adapt to the new framework is paramount to successful investing.
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The Great Global Restructuring
How AI, trade, the US debt and dollar outlook are reshaping the investment landscape.
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Beyond mixed signals - A focus on Income
Although earnings growth may be slowing, corporate balance sheets remain in good shape, with generally low levels of debt. Over the past several years, these healthy fundamentals have translated into higher average levels of quality and fewer defaults within the investment-grade corporate, high-yield and securitised credit sectors.
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Rethinking equity allocation from a global perspective
Due to the relatively high level of volatility associated with holding equities, it is hard to escape their gravitational pull on total portfolio risk and return.
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Are we in an AI bubble?
In the past few weeks, I have been struck by the volume of media coverage focusing on whether investor enthusiasm for artificial intelligence is driving the market toward an “AI bubble.”
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US debt and dollar dominance
The US has long defied conventional economic wisdom by sustaining persistent fiscal and trade deficits without triggering a dramatic sell-off in government bonds or a collapse in its currency.
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Macro Brief: Can Korea follow in Japan’s footsteps to unlock shareholder value?
Over the past decade, shareholder returns in Asia have lagged behind the US, driving capital and attention westward, and highlighting the need for change.
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Investing in unstoppable trends
Early in my career as an equity analyst covering newspapers and the Internet, I learned a valuable lesson.
