Equities – Page 2
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White papersKeeping the lights on: How utilities are meeting AI’s energy needs
As we head into year-end, the question on many investors’ minds is: “What’s next?” While some themes have run their course, one opportunity continues to stand out - listed infrastructure. In this note, Jim Wright, Fund Manager of the Premier Miton Global Infrastructure Income Fund, explains why affordability concerns remain and how innovative solutions and cost-sharing models are emerging to address these challenges.
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White papersThe Journey of Global Liquidity
Tracking global liquidity is essential because it influences all assets, which has significant implications for portfolio construction. However, analysing global liquidity is complex: while measuring the initial supply is relatively straightforward, understanding how it spreads and multiplies is challenging.
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White papersGermany: from crisis comes opportunity
The German economy has entered a phase of structural stagnation. Growth remained weak in 2025, following two consecutive years of recession. The export sector and industry as a whole are in crisis. The shift in fiscal policy at the beginning of the year, coupled with the relaxation of the debt brake rule, is expected to boost growth in 2026, but to what extent?
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White papersStock market outlook: Three investment strategies for 2026
Has the AI boom reached bubble territory? Have markets overcome the risks of policy uncertainty? Can markets outside the US continue to show strength, or will the global rally fade as it has many times in the past?
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White papers2024-2025 Private equity impact report: Accelerating solutions for a world in transition
Climate change and inequality remain deeply interconnected challenges. At Nuveen Private Equity Impact, we’re backing growth-oriented, lower-middle market companies driving an inclusive transition to a low-carbon economy, where impact and performance are directly aligned. Explore our latest report for insights on new investments across energy efficiency and circular economy solutions, enhanced ESG measurement, industry partnerships, and portfolio case studies showcasing real-world impact.
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White papersManaged rivalry, emerging opportunity – China’s equity renaissance
China’s economy and equity market are entering a new phase, powered by Technological advancements, electrification and world-class supply chains. Beneath the structural change lies a broad and attractive range of opportunities for investors willing to look beyond old stereotypes.
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White papersCountdown to the new year: Views from the Global Equity team
The Global Equity team weigh the key opportunities and potential risks driving their thinking for 2026.
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White papersUnderstanding private equity performance
Investors in private equity (PE) hope for the opportunity to earn higher cumulative returns in exchange for potential trade-offs like lower liquidity and manager selection. This is for good reason, as over the last 25 years, the Cambridge Associates US Private Equity Index had a pooled net return of 12.09%, compared with annualized returns of 8.46% and 9.38% for the Russell 2000 and the S&P 500 indices, respectively.
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White papersThe Fed delivers a rate cut with a caveat
The Federal Reserve cut rates by 25 basis points but signaled a more cautious path ahead, projecting just one cut in 2025. The policy statement leaned hawkish with upgraded growth forecasts, while Chair Powell maintained a neutral tone. What does this mean for your portfolio? Discover where we see the biggest potential in today’s rate environment.
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White papersNavigating equity risk in evolving capital frameworks: the case of targeted equity SCR overlay
Navigating an evolving regulatory landscape, insurers worldwide face a crucial challenge: how to efficiently manage the capital required to support equity investments without sacrificing potential returns.
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White papersChinese equities have more room to grow
Chinese equities rebound after years of weak sentiment, driven by attractive valuations and liquidity shift. Healthcare, global expansion, Hong Kong IPOs and tech-enabled growth offer potential long-term upside.
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White papersPrivate equity: The Red Thread – Alternatives, Edition 2025/26
Heading into year-end, private equity investors have significantly more policy clarity than in H1 and it is mostly good news. A rocky tariff rollout in the US has created some winners (companies with limited exports, primarily home-country exposure and services) and losers, but increased clarity has undeniably helped markets.
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White papersChina’s lithium crackdown and electric vehicle price wars: What investors need to know
The boom years are over. Beijing’s crackdown on low-grade lithium, loss-making battery plants and fragmented EV brands signals a new era of discipline. For investors, the question is: who thrives when growth gets disciplined?
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White papersAI breakthrough in diagnosing heart disease
Heartflow has become the first FDA-approved AI algorithm for diagnosing cardiac diseases, marking a major milestone in healthcare innovation.
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White papersLeaning in: December macro and asset class views
Market volatility has picked up of late, which was bound to happen at some point after an almost straight-line move upward in equity markets since mid-April. The recent bout of volatility has coincided with consternation on the outlook for Fed easing and increased scrutiny on the return on investment from AI-related capital expenditures.
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White papersBlueprints for enduring value: The case for private equity
Today’s global investment landscape has rarely been more complex and changeable. Geopolitical realignment, trade tensions, and other policy shocks, are combining with AI, the energy transition, and other disruptive forces to create a volatile investment environment.
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White papersMacro brief: Ten talking points on Japan for 2026 and beyond
The October election of Japan’s first female prime minister promises to bring greater dynamism to society. All eyes are now on Sanae Takaichi’s focus on more expansionary fiscal and monetary policies.
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White papers2026 Emerging Markets Outlook
We believe there is room for rebalancing in emerging markets, which remain meaningfully under-owned and undervalued relative to their weight in the global economy.
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White papersPlaying the Long Game Amid Risk Market Turbulence
Among the factors driving equity market swings recently and since summer, monetary policy – and very recently, the fear of a misstep in monetary policy – has been particularly powerful.
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White papersAI investment drive calls for diversification
“Worries about extreme valuations in US mega caps call for a diversified approach into areas and sectors which are supported indirectly by AI, but more reasonably priced.”
