All Equities articles
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White papersEM equities have room to run on earnings, tech and fiscal support
EM equities have climbed to new highs despite the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. The main vulnerability lies in energy: further disruption to the Strait of Hormuz, a key oil and gas transit route, would lift energy prices and worsen inflation.
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White papersEurope’s quality growth opportunity
Europe is undergoing a transformation, with new pockets of emerging quality. In an uncertain environment, where capital intensity is a growing barrier to entry, our pragmatism allows us to identify industry leaders at the most profitable parts of the value chain.
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White papersHow AI is reshaping US equity markets
Signs of transformation are emerging in US equity markets amid a torrent of AI-related spending. The shift comes after more than a decade of concentrated gains for market-cap-weighted indices, which, thanks to a narrow group of mega-cap technology stocks, pushed valuations to historic extremes.
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White papersEmerging markets after Iran shock: AI, oil and market dispersion
Emerging markets continued their resurgence in early 2026, only to be tested by renewed geopolitical shocks. As AI leadership, oil disruption and policy credibility pull markets in different directions, performance has become increasingly uneven. We explore why emerging markets’ resilience is now defined by dispersion and what that means for investors.
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White papersMDT: How we seek to enhance our alpha model
Elegance is an essential part of the process.
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White papersMarkets rebound as geopolitical shocks follow a familiar script
Global equity markets have staged a sharp rebound in recent weeks, delivering their strongest monthly performance in several years. The S&P 500 rose 10.5% in total return terms in April, its best month since November 2020. Additionally, despite persistent pessimism around Europe, the Stoxx 600 gained almost 6%, its strongest month since January 2025, while the MSCI Emerging Markets Index soared 15%, its best performance since November 2022.
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White papersOn the ground in Emerging Markets: Taiwan
Taiwan’s central role in the global semiconductor industry has driven robust economic growth as companies such as TSMC have benefited from the AI boom. But, as well as being vital to global trade and technology markets, Taiwan is also exposed to geopolitical and energy supply risks. Following a recent visit to the country, Michael Bourke, Head of Emerging Market Equities, shares his insights on Taiwan’s evolving market dynamics and geopolitical challenges.
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White papersPublic Engagement Report Q1 2026
The Q1 Public Engagement Report from EOS at Federated Hermes Limited explores how Asian companies are improving access to independent directors for investors, ways to mitigate AI risks to children, and efficiency challenges for the aviation sector.
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White papersJapan for the Long Haul
Don’t let recent market volatility distract from the long-term fundamentals. We think another stage of growth is likely on its way.
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White papersFed on pause, world on edge
The Fed held rates steady again, but the real story is what’s happening around it: oil prices near $100, geopolitical uncertainty, and mixed economic signals that are anything but straightforward. With so much in flux, knowing where to position a portfolio matters more than ever. Our latest outlook breaks down what the Fed’s decision means for investors and where we see opportunity across equities, real assets and fixed income right now. Read the full update to see what we’re watching and where we think value lies.
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VideoPutting AI to Work: Testing Brand Strategy in Real Time
The views expressed herein do not constitute research, investment advice or trade recommendations, do not necessarily represent the views of all AB portfolio-management teams and are subject to change over time.
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White papersReassessing Europe: The case for a multi-asset total return approach
Following a prolonged period of being under the radar, Europe is increasingly coming back into global investors’ focus.
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White papersThe next phase for US equities: Broader, resilient, durable
It would be difficult to overstate just how complex the current environment has become. Geopolitical tensions, shifting trade policy and an unpredictable political environment have all contributed to a climate where uncertainty feels like the default.
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White papersChina: a trot, not a gallop – so far
China’s stock market has lagged peers this year. Why has the country been left behind?
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White papersUS equities hit new highs
US stocks climbed to a new record this week, supported by several factors. Firstly, as investors look for a swift resolution of the Iran crisis, strong corporate earnings boosted confidence, with 80% of S&P 500 companies that have reported first-quarter results having beaten estimates so far. At sectoral level, technology has regained leadership, with the Philadelphia Semiconductor Index posting a notably strong performance.
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White papersCLO equity insights: Thinking fast and CLO
CLO equity offers a classic example of short- versus long-term thinking. Investor dialogue and market research often emphasize short-term conditions, such as arbitrage spreads or near-term credit sentiment. But, in our view, this underappreciates the compounding impact of long-term optionality in the structure.
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White papersLooking beyond conflict: Viewing volatility as opportunity
Investors are climbing a high wall of worries in 2026. With wars in the Middle East and Ukraine, messy trade disputes in the world’s major economic regions, growing fears over the impact of artificial intelligence, and deep political divisions in the United States and elsewhere, it can be difficult to remove emotions from practical investment decisions.
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White papersGlobal Investment Views - May 2026
Over the past few weeks, markets have been driven by higher inflation expectations, shifting central bank outlooks and contrasting news flow, all within a matter of days. This resulted in upward pressure on rates and downward pressure on risk assets in the initial part of the conflict. Most equities, including those in the US, Europe and emerging markets, have now returned close to their pre-war levels.
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VideoFixed Income Quarterly: Why a selective approach could be beneficial
Watch Olivier de Larouzière discuss his outlook for bond markets, the need for investors to be selective in fixed income, and the areas where he sees potential opportunities.
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WebinarWebinar: AI bulls versus bears
In this webinar, equity portfolio manager Chris Buchbinder and economist Jared Franz examine the bull and bear cases for AI: bubble risk, productivity signals and when profitability may show up.
