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White papersCross Asset Investment Strategy - April 2025
Topic of the month: Navigating trade war turbulence
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White papersThe uncertain reality of tariffs and the future of gold
“The trade war is triggering a shift that could alter the current international framework and call into question the US dollar and US Treasury’s safe-haven status.”
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White papersEmerging Markets beyond the 90-day tariff pause
President Trump has announced a 90-day pause on tariffs higher than 10%. However, in the meantime, he has further increased tariffs on China to 125%. In retaliation, China announced an 84% tariff on all US imports starting from April 10th. While the situation remains quite fluid, we will address some concerns from an economic standpoint regarding growth and inflation.
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White papersNavigating trade war turbulence
We believe the severe disruption of the free trade model will have immediate and profound consequences, affecting all economies involved. The extent of this ‘detoxing medicine’ and the resulting retaliation will impact economic growth and hurt corporate profits.
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White papersEquity Outlook: Finding Silver Linings in Very Cloudy Markets
As volatility rises, staying invested is a strategic priority for capturing long-term return potential in a broadening market.
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White papersTrade War, or Will Cooler Heads Prevail?
Negotiation or retaliation—the world’s response to the surprisingly aggressive U.S. tariff announcements will be critical.
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White papersApproaching peak uncertainty in the Strait of the Sirens
Adding to stocks, trusting the sailors.
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White papersSelf-fulfilling prophecy?
Concern about Trump’s tariffs and sticky inflation seem to be deflating consumer confidence.
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White papersJevons meets Sputnik: The interdependence of the new and old economy
AI growth exposes significant US power grid challenges and the interdependence of the new and old economy. Learn about the implications of Jevons paradox and DeepSeek’s ‘Sputnik moment’
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White papersEmpowering transformation in Europe
Europe is facing major economic and security challenges. The European Commission (EC) has started translating the Draghi report’s recommendations into effective proposals.
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White papersEquity sectors: a mix of Growth and Value to navigate the challenges ahead
We see three themes shaping sector returns in the coming decade. Artificial intelligence (AI) will support the Information Technology (IT) sector followed by Healthcare, but it is due to extend to others as well. Regarding climate change and geopolitical dynamics, capital expenditure (Capex) will play a more important role than consumption, benefitting Industrials more than the Consumer Staples and Discretionary sectors. Finally, policies supporting deregulation should improve capital efficiency and shareholder returns, to the benefit of Financials.
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White papersDemographics will shape future growth potential
Three trends that will shape the macro-financial landscape
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White papersThe global economy’s path in a fragmented world
With the world on the brink of significant structural changes, projecting the long-term macroeconomic scenario for 2025-2050 presents unique challenges. It is crucial to identify emerging trends while evaluating the acceleration of existing ones.
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White papersQ1 2025 Emerging Markets Review and Outlook
Emerging markets have entered 2025 navigating a new phase of geopolitical and economic volatility. With the Trump administration’s trade-first agenda introducing fresh uncertainty—and a Fed now facing the prospect of stagflation—EMD investors are weighing both disruption and opportunity.
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White papersHas the AI stock rally run out of gas?
Twenty-five years ago in March, the tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite reached its peak, marking the bursting of the dot.com bubble. Investors may have this on their minds as many leading artificial intelligence stocks have run into a wall.
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White papersA World in Flux: Managing Evolving Risks in Equity Markets
Risk management is being put to the test in 2025. How can equity portfolio teams cope with multiple hazards across equity markets this year?
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White papersFrom Trade Wars to Energy Security: Mega-Force Manifestations
The effects of mega-forces are turning up in recent policy and geopolitical developments.
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White papersWhen geopolitics meets innovation – China’s DeepSeek raises stakes in AI arms race
The emergence of China’s DeepSeek has disrupted the AI landscape and challenged the prevailing narrative about the dominance of the US in this rapidly evolving technology. But could this breakthrough reshape the competitive world of AI – and create potential opportunities for investors?
