All Commentary articles – Page 18
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WebinarGerman Election Results: Shaping Europe’s Future?
Thank you for attending our call “German Election Results: Shaping Europe’s Future?” with Anna Rosenberg, Head of Geopolitics at Amundi Investment Institute; Thomas Kruse, CIO Amundi Germany; and esteemed guest, Günther H. Oettinger, Former European Commissioner and Member of the Supervisory Board at Amundi Germany.
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White papersShaping the Future of Spanish Housing
Spain faces a housing production deficit of over 1 million homes, a gap that has been growing since 2014. By 2030, this shortfall is expected to exceed 1.7 million homes, representing more than 15 years of annual production. This structural imbalance presents a compelling opportunity for institutional and private investors looking to enter the Spanish residential market.
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White papersWhy core is back
After a period of economic and geopolitical uncertainty, higher debt costs and squeezed returns, we have reached a turning point in the market cycle for core real estate investment. The interest rate landscape is tilting in a more positive direction; loan margins are diverging with leverage now accretive again for lower risk high quality investments; and pricing has adjusted with limited re-pricing risk looking forward. With further interest rates cuts forecast, the outlook for yields is more stable and material recovery in real estate values is expected.
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White papersForming coalition will be easiest of next German Chancellor’s many challenges
The centre-right Christian Democratic Union (CDU) and its sister party, the Christian Socialist Union (CSU), won the German election with 28.6% of the popular vote. CDU leader Friedrich Merz is therefore set to be the next Chancellor and will lead coalition talks to form a government at a time when Europe’s biggest economy faces economic, trade and geopolitical challenges.
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White papersThe Return of Mercantilism? Shifting Goalposts on Trade
President Trump made several changes to trade policy in his first term, and U.S. firms have adjusted accordingly. Trade exposure has shifted away from China, and investment abroad has shifted toward Europe and the Western Hemisphere.
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White papersA Growth Mindset
For more than two years, inflation news was the prime mover of market prices; we think last week confirmed that a new dynamic is in play.
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White papersHow can UK real estate better attract international capital?
In late January, leading figures from some of Europe’s foremost real estate lenders, sponsors, advisors and other market participants gathered at the heart of the UK’s political establishment, The House of Lords at the Palace of Westminster, to discuss the future of the UK real estate sector.
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White papersTrump’s impact on the labor market: Quick takes on capital markets
The Trump administration’s bold policy initiatives to increase government efficiency and tighten immigration will likely have macroeconomic consequences for the labor market, potentially weighing on labor demand and supply. However, the combined effect will likely also be very nuanced, suggesting the data over the coming months will be difficult to parse and understand, making policymaking even more challenging for the Fed.
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VideoMike Check: Where are returns coming from in this market?
AEW’s Mike Acton had a brief conversation with Sara Cassidy, Head of Portfolio Management in NA on where investment returns could come from in this cycle and what factors will play a key role in building income.
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White papersGlobal preferred and capital securities remain attractive
The Federal Reserve (Fed) should be cutting rates more in 2025, but most likely not before a pause to assess the policy footings of the returning Trump Administration.
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White papersMarket Update: Geopolitics, Rare Minerals, and the Polar Silk Road
Donald Trump is back as the President of the United States and has quickly implemented controversial policies that challenge the global order and traditional conventions. Among the many eye-catching headlines Trump has expressed desires to annex Greenland and the Panama Canal and has even suggested that Canada become the 51st American state.
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White papersThe opening salvo in Trump trade war two
Markets were recently rattled by three executive orders announcing tariff increases on Mexico, Canada, and China, marking an opening salvo of President Donald Trump’s trade war. With Europe likely next in line, uncertainty remains high—despite a 30-day delay on tariffs for Mexico and Canada—fueling further market volatility.
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White papersTech sector in the spotlight
“DeepSeek, China’s new entrant in the field of artificial intelligence, has shaken the highly-valued US tech sector. Investors should continue to diversify* their equity exposures in search of more attractive opportunities at a global level.”
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White papersKeeping pace with evolving markets
LaSalle’s David White and Craig Oram provide insights on navigating the evolving real estate debt markets in the US and Europe.
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White papersGlobal Trends and Tactics: Real estate opportunities and risks in the current environment
Discover the latest quarterly real estate market trends in our quarterly research report. Dive deeper into regional market and sector conditions to find out the tactics we incorporate into our investment decisions.
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White papersKey themes for 2025: Riding the real estate recovery
The painful reset of private real estate seems to be in the rearview mirror, and we expect 2025 to be a good vintage for real estate investment.
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White papersPoised for growth: 2025 Inside Real Estate Outlook
We feel that the long-awaited turning point has arrived for commercial real estate.
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White papersIs the Market too Concentrated? Exploring Opportunities Beyond the Top Stocks
There’s a lot of buzz about the market being too concentrated these days. But what exactly does that mean and what are the implications?
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White papersTechnology sector volatility: Investors spooked by China’s AI startup
Following a period of extraordinary growth the technology sector recently felt the brunt of market volatility on the back of a new, potentially game-changing innovation.
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White papersNo metals, no transition
Why investors should not overlook the critical metals value chain, a key enabler of the energy transition
