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Five areas of uncertainty we are monitoring
Remaining cautiously bullish as market grinds into fourth quarter.
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SDG Engagement Equity Q3 2024 case study: Varun Beverages
Indian multinational Varun Beverages is one of the largest bottlers of PepsiCo’s drinks in the world. It has posted revenue growth of more than 20% per annum over the past decade and its solid track record supports expectations of further success.
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Video
Your Questions Answered: managing cash and liquidity
In our Q&A video series, Debbie Cunningham, CIO, Global Liquidity Markets, sheds light on our approach to managing cash investments and risk, our track record through different market environments, the outlook for cash products as rates fall, and the role they play in a long-term portfolio.
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The hidden environmental cost of our digital lives
As our digital world expands, so does its impact on our planet. Artificial Intelligence (AI) and other new technologies are powered by data centres using millions of litres of water, meaning the environmental cost of technology is significant. But there’s hope – innovative solutions like rainwater harvesting and renewable energy investments are making a difference. Discover how companies like Microsoft are leading the charge towards a more sustainable future…
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Obesity drugs: a lifeline for global healthcare systems
The global population is expanding and at the same time, life expectancy is increasing. Chronic diseases are on the rise and the threat of infectious diseases is constantly evolving. All of this is set to place a massive strain on already-stretched healthcare systems.
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Cross Asset Investment Strategy - October 2024
Topic of the Month - Draghi’s report: a call to action for Europe’s competitiveness
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Earnings season: Starting from a place of resilience
The third quarter earnings season has begun, and while expectations have tempered since earlier in the year, the corporate sector remains strong, with ample buffers given elevated profit margins and strong balance sheets. With the help of Fed cuts, they are well-positioned to navigate the period ahead even as the economy weakens.
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Macroeconomic and financial market forecasts - October 2024
Macroeconomic forecasts as of 4 October
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Draghi’s report: a call to action for Europe’s competitiveness
Draghi’s report on Europe’s declining competitiveness offers a comprehensive analysis, but many of its findings are not new. Yet, Draghi’s stature may lend urgency to these recommendations. Those requiring EU funding or treaty changes are likely to encounter substantial political resistance. The report provides a clear direction of travel and some of the reforms that do not require new funding (e.g., regulatory changes) could move the dial sooner.
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Standing proud! 2024 GRESB Real Estate and Infrastructure Assessments
UBS Asset Management, Real Estate & Private Markets’ (REPM) sustainability efforts continue to build momentum with another set of strong results in the 2024 GRESB Real Estate and Infrastructure Assessments.
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Rates Relief or Slowdown Uncertainty?
Our outlook for lower rates and a soft landing favors U.S. small caps, and we are watching China’s new stimulus closely for its impact on global cyclical assets.
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The climate risk ‘hot potato’– which sector will be left with burnt fingers?
Does anyone remember Uruk, the ultra-modern city nestled amid the planet’s most fertile farmland? What about Skara Brae, the beachfront town with state-of-the-art homes, beautiful ocean views and mild weather? Nope? Well, 5,000 years ago both communities were among the world’s more desirable places to live, but the shifting climate changed things and these settlements were consigned to history.
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China: Is this the “whatever it takes” moment?
China’s recent stimulus measures, including monetary easing and a massive fiscal pledge, have sparked a sharp rally in equities, particularly in real estate and consumer staples. While market sentiment has improved, the long-term impact will hinge on the actual scale and execution of fiscal policy. Investors are cautiously optimistic, but much depends on how effectively China targets its property sector and broader economy.
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September jobs report: Not as weak as once thought?
The September jobs report showed a 254,000 monthly job gain, blowing all estimates out of the water. Not only does it suggest that the U.S. labor market is on a stronger footing than most believed, but it also suggests that the Fed does not need to maintain such an aggressive pace of rate cuts. Market expectations for a 50bps cut in November have rightfully plunged, and a 25bps reduction is now the clear market consensus.
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Asset Manager News
Deka Immobilien takes advantage of current market phase for acquisition in Sydney, Australia
Deka Immobilien has acquired an office and commercial building in Sydney for its open-ended real estate fund Deka-ImmobilienGlobal. This marks Deka’s re-entry into one of the world’s most sought-after office real estate markets following an absence of almost 20 years.
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Podcast
Connecting the Dots: US elections – what are investors watching?
In a year of global elections, the main stage has been set and all eyes are now on the White House and Congress in the US. In this episode, Anthony Balestrieri and Tony Finding discuss what investors are keeping a close watch on – from the bearing that election outcomes have on the global economic trajectory to fiscal expenditure and the ever-present market disciplinary forces.
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China’s recovery, is it for real this time?
Beijing has finally moved to fight the rising risk of a debt-deflation spiral with aggressive stimulus measures. Markets are taking this pivot seriously: Chinese stocks have rallied sharply and could have further to run in the short term. What is needed to sustain the recovery in the economy and asset markets is a real sense of conviction – among consumers and investors.
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CLOs Go Mainstream
Rates are on their way down—so why are investors lining up for these floating-rate securities?
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Quick Thoughts: US election update—uncertainty reigns
With less than five weeks to the November 5 polling date, the US presidential as well as Senate and House majority outcomes remain too close to call. Franklin Templeton Institute’s Stephen Dover believes that a divided government in Washington, DC, with no single party controlling the White House, Senate and House of Representatives is likely. He discusses the possible effects of the elections on the markets and offers investment conclusions.
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Do elections really matter to investors?
Investors seek to track the evolution of the economic fundamentals that serve to anchor asset returns over a long-term time horizon. We look at what they are.