All Commentary articles – Page 7
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White papersMarket implications amid renewed geopolitical uncertainty
Rising geopolitical tensions are increasing market uncertainty, with potential spillovers into energy prices, inflation expectations, and global risk sentiment.
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White papersReforms and reflation: unlocking Japanese equity upside
The Japanese equity market has underperformed for many years and has traded at a lower price-to-book (P/B) valuation than global peers. This discount has been warranted because return-on-equity (ROE) has been lower, reflecting an inflated denominator: balance sheets are overly large.
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White papersFebruary jobs report: Job losses temper labor market stabilization hopes
The February jobs report highlighted emerging weakness in the U.S. labor market as job losses and slower hiring tempered expectations of a smooth stabilization in employment conditions.
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White papers3 views on the US-Iran conflict
As war in the Middle East escalates, investors are confronted with the reality of a world that is becoming more dangerous. With markets reacting minute by minute to the news, it is helpful to take a step back and consider events in a broader context. With that in mind, three Capital Group investment professionals offer their assessments of the developing US-Iran conflict.
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White papersGeopolitical Risk and Asset Pricing Across Market Regimes
This paper examines how geopolitical risk (GPR) is transmitted across global financial markets by analyzing its effects on equities, sovereign bonds, foreign exchange, and commodities. Moving beyond single-regime and single-dimension approaches, the study adopts a two-regime Markov-switching framework to capture the state-dependent pricing of geopolitical shocks under low- and high-volatility market conditions.
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White papersInvestment Implications of the Iran Conflict
Many investors awoke to the news Saturday that the US and Israel had launched attacks on Iran in what President Donald Trump called “major combat operations” to destroy Iran’s military capabilities and eliminate the threat of nuclear weapons production in the country. Iran quickly retaliated against the strikes, which had resulted in the death of Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, by launching counterattacks aimed at Israel and US military installations across the region, marking a sharp escalation in Middle East tensions and sending shockwaves through global markets.
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White papersThe Trump administration’s affordability plan
The Trump administration’s affordability plan aims to address housing cost pressures through supply-focused policies, though its effectiveness will depend on implementation and broader market conditions.
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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 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
