All Commentary articles – Page 76
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White papersThe low volatility anomaly – Still going strong after 50 years
Half a century ago, it became clear that investing in higher risk equities is not necessarily rewarded with higher returns. This low volatility anomaly goes against the traditional belief that there should be an extra reward for taking more risk. The anomaly persists to this day. There is now a range of investment strategies seeking to capture the benefits of the anomaly, including our own.
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White papersA framework for navigating uncertainty
Uncertainty over inflation and central bank policy is likely to remain high during the first half of 2023 with a wide distribution of potential outcomes. Despite this, analysis shows that bonds already price in most of the downside risk and are expected to deliver favourable outcomes across a number of scenarios, as highlighted in the chart below.
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PodcastNavigating Secondaries Amid Choppy Markets
Private equity investors continue to experience a complex market environment, facing many macro headwinds and prolonged uncertainty.
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White papersThe Investors Have Left the Building
Is money rushing to exit from non-traded real estate because there is more attractive value in listed real estate?
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White papersChina’s structural growth - From opportunities to challenges with risks
After more than 40 years of economic reforms, China is arguably moving from an era of growth opportunities to one of growth challenges, characterised by reform fatigue, resistance to change and diminishing returns on investment. Looking ahead, what will drive China’s long-term growth?
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White papersBonds are back: credit markets focus during 2023
This year, we expect the global economic environment to feature sluggish growth and an extended period of sustained high inflation. For the credit market, it will be a tale of two halves:
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White papersInvestment symposium – Macroeconomic themes for 2023
At our annual Investment Symposium, investment teams from across BNP Paris Asset Management debated the macroeconomic themes with the potential to shape markets in 2023, airing diverse perspectives and exploring the implications for portfolios. We share their conclusions on the main topics for the year ahead.
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White papersCLOs: A Case for Higher-Quality
CLOs continue to offer compelling opportunities for disciplined investors—especially as robust structures provide protection against some of the lingering macroeconomic headwinds.
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VideoShifting the spotlight: The value of biodiversity
The biodiversity around us is critical. Forests, peatlands and grasslands act as natural carbon sinks that absorb and store CO2. However, the threat to global biodiversity levels is at a tipping point.
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White papersOpening Bell 2023 – Global Market Outlook
The outlook is looking a lot better than it was, as US inflation turns down and energy prices fall
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White papersFixed income outlook - Sticky inflation
The latest data suggests that the US economy is headed towards a period of below-trend growth, if not outright recession. The effect of monetary tightening on aggregate demand is becoming evident, while supply chain pressures appear to be easing
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PodcastClimate Postivity and the Mannheim model
What is Climate Positivity and how should a carbon emitting energy company position themselves to stay ahead in a climate conscious world?
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Video5 Themes for 2023: Blowing hot and cold
After a depressing 2022, markets have got off to a flying start. Should investors ride the wave? Have long-term yields peaked? Is the recession risk fairly priced in equities and High Yield credit? Can we still count on the Fed put? Will portfolio diversification start working again?
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White papersOutlook 2023: Blowing hot and cold
Our Annual Outlook provides our key views and investment implications for the coming year
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White papersKey Investment Themes for 2023
2022 saw geopolitics dominate attention, with events in Ukraine unsettling and resetting markets and the global economy. Meanwhile, investors also contended with eye-watering inflation, steep rate hikes and higher volatility across the board.
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White papersMacro Insights: Outlook for bonds brighter even as growth concerns linger
Markets rebounded in the fourth quarter of 2022, closing a year marked by high volatility as the US Federal Reserve (Fed) reset its monetary policy path.
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White papersEquity Market Outlook 1Q 2023: Key Considerations For Equity Investors
After rising interest rates, persistent inflation and geopolitical turmoil pounded equity investors in 2022, we wish we could report that a rebound appears just around the bend. Alas, we believe macroeconomic indicators offer little to cheer about in the first quarter of 2023—and perhaps through the remainder of the year.
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White papersThe Ten Most Important Statistics for 2023 Markets
In the flood of market data, you could do worse than keeping your eye on these as you assess the odds of a ‘softish landing’.
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VideoWho’s Afraid of an Inverted Yield Curve?
The current slope of the US Treasury yield curve is inverted. Two-year yields are higher than 10-year yields, and to us that means that investors are focused on a few things.
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White papersClimate Action Report
As the window to act on the climate emergency narrows, as a global investor, business and employer, we know that our response to tackling the climate crisis must go beyond what is expected of an asset manager calling itself ‘responsible’. Here, we report on our progress, innovations and commitments that lie at the heart of our climate strategy.
