All Commodities articles – Page 17
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White papersAsset Allocation Update: Strong earnings prompt US equities upgrade
Amid background noise such as ongoing trade skirmishes involving the US, the evolving Chinese economy and geo-political tensions, we have spent time analysing recent market movements and the implications for risk assets.
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White papersU.S. Pullout of Iran Nuclear Deal: What Next for Oil, Business?
The United States has pulled out of the Iran nuclear deal in a move that could have wide-ranging implications for oil markets, trade and the Middle East peace process. Read about the potential impacts.
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White papersGold: At the Crossroads of Fiscal and Monetary Policies
Gold has shown a lack of direction amid the push-pull effects of fiscal and monetary policies.
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White papersRising bond yields point to higher commodity prices
It has been a long time coming, but investors are getting used to the idea that global bond yields are heading higher.
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White papersDaisuke Nomoto: Japan - more tailwinds than headwinds for 2018
With GDP on a sustained growth track, supported by structural reforms and the Bank of Japan’s accommodative monetary policy, we maintain a positive outlook for the region.
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White papersReaction: Italian election
The Italian election result looks messy, but we do not believe that the chances of Italy leaving the eurozone have gone up materially.
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White papersTechnology and ‘mega-trends’ to drive US equity performance
US equities have outperformed global equities since the beginning of the recovery because the US economy was initially the sole engine of global growth, as European countries wrestled with the Eurozone crisis.
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White papersThe UK’s demise is overstated
UK equities reached all-time highs in 2017, but relative to world stocks (in US dollar terms) they were laggards.
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White papersDynamic Asian fixed income market continues to drive strong returns
The Asian fixed income market has had a fantastic three-year total return performance.
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White papersSouth Korean equities shrug off concerns
A myriad of anxieties has failed to stem this year’s KOSPI surge and now investors are encouraged by a reform-minded new president.
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White papersHong Kong faces an unstable future
China’s increasing control of Hong Kong’s political and economic activities raises concerns about the territory’s role as financial hub.
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White papersThailand adapts to a new normal
The military government has ambitious plans to reshape the country’s economy as well as its constitution.
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White papersIs China’s economy turning Japanese?
Three decades after Tokyo’s property bubble burst, causing severe damage, there are fears that Beijing faces a similar fate.
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White papersFive reasons to hold technology stocks
Technology breakthroughs herald a new era in the way we live, work and relate to each other.
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The beginning of India’s transformation
Events in 2017 confirm that that India is at a turning point, with Narenda Modi’s reformist BJP party winning a sweeping victory in the state of Uttar Pradesh.
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White papersArgentina: the ‘emerging’ emerging market
Despite not being upgraded to emerging market status this year, the outlook for Argentina remains positive.
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White papersWhy the active vs. passive debate is largely moot for European insurers
Insurance companies typically have reasonably static portfolios, which change little from year to year.
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White papersPutting clients first as Brexit begins
The Brexit negotiations will determine the shape of the UK’s future relationship with the European Union, setting out the structural framework within which asset managers and other businesses will need to operate.
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White papersCross Asset Investment Strategy: June 2017
Can global trade, which has declined sharply over the past decade, contribute to accelerating growth with consumption, investment and fiscal and tax policies?
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White papersAsset Allocation Update: UK earnings forecasts unchanged despite headwinds
Developments in the UK have led us to renew our focus on the region in recent weeks, amidst the start of Brexit negotiations and the general election.
