All Commentary articles – Page 10
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White papersThree asset classes for European insurers to watch in 2026
As insurers enter 2026, the investment landscape remains challenging. Sovereign yield curves have steepened, credit spreads continue to trade near historical tights, and inflation uncertainty persists. At the same time, equity valuations remain elevated, while geopolitical and macro risks add further uncertainty.
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White papersTech issues: The AI debt deluge hitting bond markets
Thus far, the artificial intelligence (AI) story has largely dominated the equity market narrative. However, 2025 marked a turning point. The major AI ‘hyperscalers’ are now turning to the bond market to fuel the technology’s rapid development.
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White papersPrivate Debt Investor Q&A: Structuring ABF deals to meet LP demand
Asset-based finance is experiencing major tailwinds as investors seek stable, income-generating opportunities beyond traditional corporate credit. Read Private Debt Investor’s interview with Laura Parrott, Head of Private Fixed Income, and Jessica Bailey, Global Head of Infrastructure, to learn about Nuveen’s history of investing in ABF and where they are seeing opportunities to innovate and create solutions to meet growing client demand for the asset class.
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White papersEuropean CRE total returns accelerate into 2026
European commercial real estate returns are expected to recover into 2026 as improving financing conditions and stabilizing valuations support renewed investment activity. Income growth and yield compression are likely to drive performance following the sector’s recent repricing.
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White papersImplications of US-Israel strikes on Iran
What is the nature of the attack on Iran and how could the situation evolve?
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White papersGlobal Investment Views - March 2026
Since the start of the year, several of the key convictions we highlighted in our outlook have been playing out, and some trends have clearly accelerated. Markets have remained well supported, with significant rotations at country, sector and stock levels.
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White papersUS earnings stay strong
The US earnings season reinforces our view of a broadening rally into real‑economy, signalling an ongoing — albeit non-linear — rotation towards these sectors.
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White papersEuropean Retail Parks & Shopping Centers are Back
Macroeconomic drivers for retailers have become more supportive, as Eurozone 2026–30 real retail sales are projected to grow by 1.5% p.a.. Even if consumer confidence remains below pre-COVID levels, it has improved from 2023 lows and remained stable during recent challenging geopolitical uncertainties.
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White papersCRE debt: A strategic complement in private markets
Commercial real estate debt is gaining traction as a complementary strategy within private markets, offering attractive risk-adjusted returns and downside protection. In a higher-rate environment, lenders can benefit from improved loan pricing and stronger borrower demand for alternative financing.
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VideoGlobal REITs Outlook for 2026
In our video update for the final quarter of the 2025 calendar year, Chief Investment Officer, Andrew Parsons covers key developments in the Global REIT sector and market insights
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White papers2026 Investment Grade Credit Outlook: A Turning Point in a Familiar Market?
MetLife Investment Management and PineBridge Investments now have more to offer as a top-tier global investment platform. Together, we bring deep insights, including this 2026 Outlook campaign. Stronger together. Built for what’s next.
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VideoLooking beyond mainstream bonds
Out-of-index sectors, such as trade finance, offer alternative investment opportunities.
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White papersA Golden Opportunity for Senior Housing
Senior housing facilities provide healthcare and hospitality services to aging households and are segmented based on resident medical acuity levels and the required level of care: independent living, assisted living and memory care. The average age of senior housing residents is in the early-to-mid 80s.
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White papersThe power of co-investment
Roundtable with Thomas Roche-Toussaint and other industry experts on secondaries with Private Equity International
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White papersInnovation in infrastructure investment models to help close investor allocation gaps
As the private infrastructure asset class continues to expand at a faster rate than all but private credit across alternatives, institutional investors are re-upping their target allocations. Meeting these expanding targets can be a challenge when fund commitments can take some years to be fully called.
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WebinarWebinar: Unlocking value in battery storage
As the global energy transition accelerates, Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) are emerging as a cornerstone of grid stability, renewable integration, and energy market flexibility. Watch our webinar which explores the macro landscape shaping the BESS sector and the strategies driving revenue and investment returns in this fast-evolving market.
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White papersEurope has institutionalised rental housing. Operations are now the edge.
European rental housing has reached institutional scale. Capital is committed, portfolios are expanding and conviction in the long-term fundamentals is well established. The next advantage will not come from allocation decisions alone. It will come from how effectively those assets are operated.
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White papersDelivering sustainable alpha over long term time horizons
Chris Hohn’s TCI made headlines last year by delivering record profits and building on the firm’s track record as one of the leading global capital allocators. TCI runs a concentrated portfolio, with a limited number of companies held for long time horizons. Out of the vast global opportunity set, Spanish airports group Aena made TCI’s shortlist, which it has now held for over a decade.
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White papersEurope’s three-S opportunity: student, senior and self storage.
European alternative real estate is entering a particularly attractive phase of the market cycle for investment. Following a period of material repricing, capital scarcity and heightened macroeconomic uncertainty, several operationally resilient alternative sectors now offer a rare combination of durable income, structural demand growth and re-based entry pricing.
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White papersThe dark side of AI: prompt injection attacks
Imagine a world where machines don’t just execute instructions but also learn, adapt and create. Artificial Intelligence (AI) agents make this a reality, powering everyday tools such as smartphone assistants, travel recommendations and navigation applications. As AI agents weave deeper into our lives, they open the door to exciting possibilities: from smarter healthcare to more efficient cities.
