All Commentary articles – Page 3
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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 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.
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White papers2026: A year of normalisation for European listed real estate
After several years of unusual economic conditions, shifting monetary policy and heightened geopolitical uncertainty, 2026 is shaping up to be the long-awaited year of normalisation for European listed real estate. The sector enters the new year with improved fundamentals, stronger investor sentiment and clearer macroeconomic visibility, setting the stage for a more balanced and sustainable growth cycle.
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White papersThe K-Shaped Economy Weighs on the U.S. Consumer
Consumer spending makes up over two-thirds of U.S. GDP. We expect 2026 consumption to be stable and contribute to solid GDP growth but remain concerned about higher inequality and the growing share of spending coming from high-income consumers.
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White papersAffordable housing as a European challenge
Affordable housing emerges as a cornerstone of Catella’s House View for 2026, reflecting both the structural urgency and the strategic opportunity shaping Europe’s residential markets. Across Europe, housing has become an increasingly tangible constraint in everyday life.
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White papersRising with the trends
How Europeans live is changing. Households are fragmenting, more of us are living longer, and everyone is feeling the pinch from higher prices. DeA Capital Real Estate aligns its investments with these trends. In co-operation with public authorities and specialist operators, the firm invests in purpose-built student accommodation, affordable housing, warehouses, hotels and offices. Emanuele Caniggia, CEO, and Emanuele Dubini, CIO of DeA Capital Real Estate, explain how they select the right type of building in the right location.
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White papersEurope’s commercial real estate market has an opening for recovery and stability
Europe’s commercial real estate market is beginning to recover. The upswing is selective and uneven, but it is real. Capital is returning where asset-level fundamentals are clear and execution risk is understood. This creates a genuine window of opportunity for Europe, but one that will only be realised if the region remains competitive and decisive.
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White papersNavigating divergence in Europe’s student housing market
Purpose Built Student Accommodation (PBSA) has matured into a recognised institutional asset class over the past decade. Across the UK and increasingly in Europe, the sector’s resilience and income stability have attracted long-term capital, underpinned by rising enrolments, global student mobility, and a structural undersupply of appropriate accommodation.
