All Equities articles – Page 13
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White papersNavigating the New Multipolar Investment Landscape
The global investment environment is undergoing a profound transformation, marked by a shift from a concentrated, unipolar market dominated by American mega-cap stocks to a more diversified and multipolar framework. This change, catalyzed by macroeconomic uncertainties and technological disruptions, demands a re-evaluation of portfolio strategies to mitigate risks and seize emerging opportunities.
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White papersWorld markets review — First quarter 2025
Returns for US equities diverged from regional markets as investors weighed the implications of a potential trade war, waning consumer confidence and high valuations in the technology sector. After two years in a row of 20%-plus gains, US stocks entered correction territory, falling roughly 10% in mid-March before recovering some of the losses. European stocks rallied as investors rotated into value-oriented areas of the market.
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White papersUncertainty grips global equity markets
Global equities posted mixed results in the first quarter. Non-U.S. benchmarks generated gains, led by developed markets, with returns amplified by a weakening U.S. dollar. In contrast, U.S. equities delivered losses, hindered by concerns about the Trump administration’s aggressive trade policies and their economic impact.
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White papersFive charts that put market volatility in perspective
President Trump’s tariffs have put market volatility back in the spotlight.
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White papersQuarterly Equities and Multi Asset Outlook – Q2 2025
Investors started this year thinking that corporates and governments were better prepared for a Trump 2.0 trade war. That proved not to be the case, so how should they be positioning amid the turmoil? Find out more in the latest Quarterly Equities and Multi Asset Outlook: ‘Dispersing the herd’.
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White papersNavigating listed infrastructure investing and tariffs
Time to “play defense” after an eventful first quarter?
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White papersDiversification in times of uncertain markets
Over the past week, markets have experienced extreme uncertainty caused by US policy gyrations on tariffs. This uncertainty has started to weigh on US assets, including the dollar and US Treasuries. Despite the 90-day pause announced on 9 April, the US average tariff rate remains at a 100-year high, with rising US tariffs on China triggering retaliation from the latter.
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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 papersThe world turned upside down - Global Market Perspectives, 2Q 2025
Our quarterly investment outlook highlights the themes and investment implications for the period ahead.
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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 papersQuick take on Trump’s tariff pause
President Trump has announced a 90-day truce with most of the international community, reducing tariffs to the baseline rate of 10% for the European Union (EU), Asia (excluding China) and South Africa, among other countries. This is a positive development. Most other major economies, including Latin America, Canada, the UK, and Australia, were already subject to baseline rate tariffs or lower.
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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 papersTrump tariffs roil markets. What’s next?
If investors were looking for a reason to sell US stocks, they found it in President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariffs. Following several weeks of volatility sparked by on-again off-again tariffs, Trump’s 2 April announcement of higher-than-expected levies against virtually every US trading partner sent shockwaves through global financial markets.
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White papersSelf-fulfilling prophecy?
Concern about Trump’s tariffs and sticky inflation seem to be deflating consumer confidence.
