All Commentary articles – Page 4
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White papersAnalyzing the wall of maturities: The plural of anecdotes is not data
The so-called “wall of maturities” is a perennial source of investor anxiety: will refinancing risk create a wave of defaults? Given nearly $900bn of loans maturing in 2026 and more than $2tn coming due over the next three years, that concern is understandable. However, the experience of recent maturities suggests outcomes have been far less dire than feared and offers a useful roadmap for what lies ahead.
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White papersFour lasting impacts of the Iran war
When I served as a United States diplomat, we often said that war is the failure of diplomacy. The inconclusiveness of initial negotiations in Islamabad underscores just how fragile diplomacy can be.
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White papersBack to those other bricks
With Middle East peace in sight, the S&P 500 should resume its path to 7,500.
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White papersAI Boom or Bubble? Lessons from the Dot-Com Period
The rapid growth of artificial intelligence has led investors to question whether the recent rally in AI-related stocks is a sign of a speculative bubble. This paper compares the current AI driven market to the dot-com boom of the late 1990s.
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White papersCross Asset Investment Strategy - April 2026
Topic of the month - Asia and the energy shock
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White papersAsia and the energy shock
Asia is exposed to the Middle East conflict and the resulting rise in oil and gas prices. Most countries in the region are net energy importers (Malaysia is a notable exception). Even if the pass‑through to headline inflation remains limited, sustaining cost‑of‑living support to shield household purchasing power will be expensive for governments.
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White papersGold: a correction driven by positioning, not fundamentals
Gold has undergone a meaningful sell-off in recent weeks, but we believe the move has been driven more by a repricing of short-term macro fears than by any deterioration in the metal’s medium-term fundamentals.
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White papersThe energy test for European sectors
We believe that European companies’ Q1 earnings should remain relatively robust.
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White papersGlobal market perspectives 2Q 2026: Hope for the best, ready for the worst
Our quarterly investment outlook highlights the themes and investment implications for the period ahead.
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White papersReal Estate: Iran war update
The conflict in the Middle East is another reminder of the volatility of geopolitics and the fragility of global supply chains – as well as being a human catastrophe. We assess the likely impacts of the war on European real estate and consider the specific impacts on real estate sectors.
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White papersAI’s return on investment debate: two simple questions
Over the past decade, spending on artificial intelligence (AI) has represented one of the largest waves of private investment in modern history.
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White papersShifting war realities affect markets
Oil price and equity movements over the past weeks suggest how quickly markets can shift from an overly pessimistic to an overly optimistic scenario and vice versa. This reinforces our view that investors should maintain long-term convictions and avoid areas of high concentration risks.
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White papersLarge Caps—Big Opportunity
Valuations in U.S. large cap stocks have fallen meaningfully, creating attractive, cross-sector opportunities. De-escalation in the Middle East conflict only supports this.
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PodcastHealthcare equities: Healthier prospects in 2026
Healthcare equities – especially in the US, by far the largest market – look set for a strong recovery in 2026. US Equities team Senior Portfolio Manager Jon Stephenson tells Investment Insights Centre Co-head Andy Craig that numerous factors should create a much more investable environment.
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White papersBiotechs and the potential AI advantage
AI won’t replace biotech — it will supercharge it.
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White papersEquity Outlook: Middle East War, Energy Shock Test Fragile Markets
Markets are pricing in a wider range of scenarios as geopolitics and AI reshape the landscape.
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Asset Manager NewsNew $1.2 billion Institutional Mandate
Charter Hall Group (ASX: CHC) today announces the onboarding of a $1.2 billion diversified direct property mandate with an existing institutional client. The details of the portfolio are confidential.
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Asset Manager NewsCharter Hall partners with ING on 10-year lease commitment for its Australian HQ in prime Sydney CBD workplace
Charter Hall Group (Charter Hall or the Group), on behalf of ownership partners CPOF and its JV partner, is pleased to welcome ING Bank Australia (ING) as a new tenant customer to its $600 million Premium office asset located at One Shelley in Sydney, with the leading global financial institution signing a 10-year lease.
