All Equities articles – Page 16
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White papersIndia and EM are winners of the rerouting shift
We maintain a positive outlook on emerging market (EM) equities for H2 2025, driven by recovering macro momentum, stabilising inflation, and central banks on an easing path. While growth remains positive and earnings decelerate to low single digits, the key narrative is the fading US exceptionalism, highlighted by a weakening dollar and declining trust in US policy, which enhances the attractiveness of EM through repatriation and diversification flows.
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White papersNavigating Secondary Growth: Opportunities Beyond the Horizon
While secondaries have been one of the fastest growing segments of the private equity market for more than a decade, we expect that further demand for liquidity, along with renewed macroeconomic uncertainty and recent market volatility, will continue to create attractive opportunities for seasoned secondaries investors in the current environment.
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White papersMacro brief: What could a China shock 2.0 mean for Europe?
High US tariffs make it more likely a bigger share of China’s industrial overcapacity finds its way to Europe. This would benefit European consumers by lowering inflation and boosting real incomes. But without any trade response from Brussels, it could squeeze domestic production and to counter that, targeted trade defence measures may be required.
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White papersNavigating the fog of tariffs in emerging market equities
We don’t pretend to have all the answers on China and the US, and we reserve the right to change our minds – especially as Donald Trump changes his. Amid such market volatility we are not making bold macro calls, instead our focus is on thoughtful, quality-led stock selection.
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White papersWhat’s in store for financial markets in the second half of the year?
Despite a strong rebound in equities, ongoing inflation and policy uncertainty are likely to keep market volatility elevated in the second half of 2025. Investors are advised to stay diversified and focus on long-term, income-generating opportunities.
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White papersEquity Outlook – More wind in the sails
The imposition of tariffs by the Trump administration puts more wind in the sails driving the dominance of tech and related sectors versus the rest of the market.
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White papersWho will benefit from deregulation?
U.S. deregulation efforts are concentrated in energy, industrials, and financials—with small-cap stocks poised to benefit most—while healthcare and environmental sectors may face headwinds. The deregulatory impact isn’t fully reflected in markets yet, offering potential upside for select sectors and smaller companies.
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White papersStock market outook: New growth catalysts amid volatility
As tariffs, trade wars and real wars upend the global economy, the path of equity markets remains uncertain heading into the second half of 2025.
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White papersStock market outlook: New growth catalysts amid volatility
As tariffs, trade wars and real wars upend the global economy, the path of equity markets remains uncertain heading into the second half of 2025.
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White papersJapan at the Crossroads: Navigating Trump 2.0 and tariff risks
The Trump administration’s second term has been marked by a renewed emphasis on bilateral trade deals, economic nationalism, and strategic use of tariffs as a tool of leverage. While the administration has signalled a desire for “quick wins” with key partners such as Japan, the underlying uncertainty surrounding the permanence and scope of tariffs remains a central concern.
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White papersJapan’s Corporate Reforms Create a Catalyst for Equity Returns
A new culture of reform at Japanese companies offers exciting potential for equity investors.
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White papersMidyear equity outlook: Staying selective amid volatility
A year that began with a rosy outlook for equities was soon jolted by tariff announcements, sending markets reeling. Looking out for the remainder of 2025, we remain constructive in our outlook on equities. Tariff tumult and a challenging macroeconomic environment remain acute in many regions.
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White papersWho benefits in a trade war?
Ongoing trade tensions and tariffs are benefiting large-cap, domestically focused U.S. companies and defensive sectors like utilities and real estate. Export-oriented firms, however, remain under pressure, reinforcing the need for diversified portfolios.
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White papersEquitorial: ESG is here to stay – and we’re better for it
ESG has become a polarising subject in recent years, dividing opinion across economic, political and social lines. For the Federated Hermes Global Equity team, however, ESG has always been about one thing: enhancing returns.
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White papersTrump’s tariff rollout hits roadblock
US court ruled this week that president has overstepped his authority by invoking an emergency law to justify tariff policy.
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White papersAre Foreign Investors Really “Dumping” US Treasury Bonds?
Amid rising concerns over foreign divestment from U.S. Treasuries, this paper offers a data-driven perspective for investors. It examines the evolving dynamics of global capital flows and their implications for Treasury demand, portfolio strategy, and market stability.
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White papersInvestment Perspectives H2 2025 Outlook: Steady sailing in choppy waters
The investment landscape is shifting. Economic, political and financial uncertainty has risen and investors are responding. What lies ahead for investors? In our mid-year edition of Investment Perspectives, CIOs from our Equities, Fixed Income and Private Market teams reveal how they plan to navigate these choppy waters and continue to uncover compelling investment opportunities.
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PodcastTalking Heads – Which long-term themes are set to drive global equity markets?
Amid market doubts over the US’s exceptionalism, where can investors seeking diversification turn? Is a ‘re-awakened’ Europe an alternative? In this edition, Nadia Grant, Head of Global Equities, shares her views and investment ideas with Chief Market Strategist Daniel Morris.
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White papersMidyear macro outlook: A new dawn of uncertainty
Geopolitical tensions, tariff uncertainty and global economic slowdown look set to define the second half of 2025. Our global CIO looks at why active management and research-led investing are the way to navigate this global complexity.
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White papersIndian assets have long-term allure as global rivalries intensify
Equity investors will have to cope with greater trade protectionism and regional rivalry, delayed climate transition, and technological transformation in the next decade. In our 2025 Capital Market Assumptions – which examine long-term return expectations for 40 global asset classes – we see shifting dynamics across equity markets, characterised by strong earnings growth in select regions, tempered by valuation challenges.
