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The 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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A 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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Trump’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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Global 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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Market 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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The 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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Tech 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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Global 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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Key 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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Poised 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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Is 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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Technology 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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No metals, no transition
Why investors should not overlook the critical metals value chain, a key enabler of the energy transition
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Navigating the Tides of Political Transition
As a new administration takes the helm, we believe investors should stay focused on the economic metrics, not political theatrics.
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A Choppy Start to a Year of Uncertainties
The first two weeks of 2025 perfectly illustrate why we see a wide dispersion of potential outcomes for the year, and advocate staying nimble and diversified.
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Asset Allocation Committee Outlook, 1Q 2025 - A Delicate Balance
“Overall, we anticipate a supportive backdrop for risk assets, as reflected in our broad asset-class views… The balance is delicate, however, and the risks are piled up on both sides.”
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Corporate Hybrids Take the World Stage—Revisited
The U.S. corporate hybrid market emerged as a competitor to Europe’s in 2024, creating alpha opportunities for global investors like Neuberger Berman.
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Opening Bell 2025: Will US equities continue to lead the way?
More questions than answers, but US economy’s strength is reassuring.
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ESG Thema #19 - Measuring Scope 3 Emissions: implications & challenges for investors
“For many companies, the greatest climate-related risks and opportunities lie within their supply chains, which means addressing Scope 3 emissions is essential.” Mark Carney, Former Governor of the Bank of England said in 2020
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