All Commodities articles
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White papersGold continues to shine
“Despite its historically high price, we believe that gold remains a safe haven and a good diversification tool at a time of high geopolitical tensions and excessive government debt.”
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White papersWhat’s up with the yellow metal?
Higher pricing reflects supply and demand in a changing world. How should international investors respond?
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White papersGeopolitics in focus as NATO leaders meet
Invest globally, look for potential opportunities in emerging markets, and balance equities with government bonds to navigate uncertainty from US elections and geopolitical hotspots.
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White papersA new window of vulnerability opens in the second half of the year
Investors must assess evolving risks to adjust positions and implement hedging options.
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White papersMid-Year Outlook 2024 It’s all about confidence
Restrictive monetary policies and fading fiscal expansion are curbing growth and inflation in major economies. Recessions look unlikely but central banks are starting on a new cycle of rate cuts at a time of divergent growth rates, sticky price pressures, constrained fiscal policy and rising geopolitical risks. Despite the uncertain outlook, markets in some regions are priced for the best outcome. We therefore favour asset allocations that can withstand different scenarios.
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WebinarExploring Investment Opportunities in Latin America
In this webinar, Matthews CIO Sean Taylor and Portfolio Manager Jeremy Sutch dive deep into the investment opportunities of Latin America, sharing their insights on the reasons behind weak market performance year-to-date, the long-term structural case for investing in Mexico and Brazil, and the near-term catalysts that could warrant increased exposure to the region.
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WebinarNavigating the New Terrain: Exploring the Impact of Rising Interest Rates on Asset Classes and Market Dynamics
As interest rates climb, investors are faced with myriad challenges and opportunities across different asset classes. From equities and bonds to commodities and real estate, each asset class reacts uniquely to fluctuations in interest rates. Our expert panel will analyze the current market trends and provide valuable insights into the implications for risk assets.
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White papersFrench markets amid snap elections
“Political uncertainty can amplify short term market movements. However, markets tend to recover once the political situation clarifies and the focus comes back to corporate earnings.”
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White papersGlobal Investment Views - June 2024
“Expectations of monetary easing by central banks may support areas that show earnings resilience and are attractively priced.”
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WebinarWebcast – Unpacking recent global economic trends
In this second webcast in our Global Macro Views series, economists from our Macro Research & Investment Strategy team give their views on topics including the outlook for a resilient US economy and the effects of November’s election on interest rate policy. They discuss the signs of an economic pick-up in the eurozone economy and the chances of growth in China hitting Beijing’s 5% target.
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White papersSilver: where beauty meets conductivity
Long prized for its aesthetic qualities, silver is also highly malleable and durable, and it is an excellent conductor. Growing use in industrial applications is fueling demand for this precious metal as the energy transition progresses.
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White papersZambia: A Resource-Rich Copper Giant Awakens
Boasting Africa’s second-largest reserves of copper, Zambia has a unique opportunity to leverage its natural resource endowment and make real progress on the road to development. Despite some near-term challenges, we believe this landlocked nation in Southern Africa is on the rise, tackling debt, investing in its future, and capitalizing on its abundant resources.
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White papersHot Commodities
We think the asset class stands to benefit from our base scenario, while having the potential to outperform and act as a hedge should tail risks be realized.
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White papersWhat is making the gold market run so hot?
An intriguing recent development in financial markets is the surge in gold prices. It is particularly striking given that gold did little to protect investors from the effects of accelerating inflation over the past two years. So why rally now? A complex interplay of known and potentially unknown factors makes the gold rally fascinating to analyse – and we focus on the metal in this week’s Simply put.
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White papersRegulation set to supercharge push on plastics
Voluntary plastic goals have yielded little meaningful change on plastic production and recycling. But forthcoming regulatory changes will heighten both the risks and opportunities companies – and investors – must navigate.
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White papersCross Asset Investment Strategy - April 2024
”Market sentiment may remain positive if we don’t see an economic slowdown and inflation also doesn’t surprise. However, areas of excess have built up, and underscore the need to remain vigilant.”
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White papersGold: “Things are now in motion that cannot be undone…”
A false sense of security as the economic cycle appears to be returning to ‘normal’. It’s not.
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White papersThe economy and markets
The risks of a U.S. and global recession have receded considerably after appearing elevated last year. Despite expectations for a material slowdown in growth over the course of 2023, economic data broadly surprised to the upside. Instead of flatlining, the U.S. economy grew more than 3%, while China expanded by over 5%. Both results outpaced consensus expectations.
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White papersGold has been shining bright this year
”Expectations of a Fed pivot to cut rates likely drove the recent, sharp surge in gold. Now, geopolitical risks and concerns over lack of fiscal prudence from governments could support the demand for metals.”
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White papersThe Muddy Logic of Passive Commodity Investing
Passive investing in commodities is a bit of an oxymoron.
