All Equities articles – Page 17
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VideoUS Equities: Opportunities and Challenges in the Trump Era
In this video, Capital Group portfolio manager Chris Buchbinder discusses the future of US equities. He explores the impact of Trump administration policies on the market, potential overlooked investment areas, and long-term opportunities in the current political landscape.
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PodcastOuterblue Convictions- Global Investment Views - Europe rallies behind historic German spending bill
In this month’s review of the latest developments on the global economy and in financial markets, we focus on the seismic shifts that have been happening in Europe in the past few weeks, in particular, the historic spending package approved by the German parliament. Swaha Pattanaik and Monica Defend, Head of Amundi Investment Institute, catch-up to discuss the remarkable change in policy, and its implications for Germany and the wider Eurozone.
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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 papersMaking diversification great again: April macro and asset class views
President Trump has designated April 2 for unveiling a series of tariffs on trade partners, referring to it as America’s ‘Liberation Day.’ But businesses and investors won’t be liberated from trade policy uncertainty.
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White papersEurope in focus amidst fiscal boost
“President Trump’s approach to trade and global alliances may be a wake up call for Europe. The region is signalling a clear and a historical shift, which will require target measures to boost growth efficiently.”
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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?
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White papersA new era? From US exceptionalism to exceptional European value opportunities
After years of being overshadowed, European equities have outperformed their US counterparts this year. As US exceptionalism appears to be waning, investor confidence towards Europe has become more positive. We ask whether this shift could signal the start of a new era for Europe’s stockmarkets.
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White papersThe cascade effect of DeepSeek
An examination of DeepSeek’s success and how we believe it energizes Chinese innovation and changes the future of the global AI race
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White papersO’Connor Global Multi-Strategy Alpha Monthly Letter: Trading, tariffs and tension
Trading, tariffs and tension
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White papersCentral and Eastern Europe: long-term growth driver for the entire EU area
In the 2000s, Eastern Europe was a successful region of Emerging Markets. A kind of gold rush attracted many investors to these markets. The region was hit hard by the financial crisis of 2008, but the investment story was not yet written off. It was only political changes, such as the Caucasus war of 2008, the annexation of Crimea in 2014 and, ultimately, the war in Ukraine in 2022, that made this region almost uninvestable for many investors.
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White papersEuropean Renaissance
A broadening of equity market performance beyond U.S. mega-caps was one of our key themes for 2025—right now, Europe is where it is playing out most notably.
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White papersMarket volatility: Could earnings growth revive the rally?
After a strong rally, markets have turned volatile, with year-to-date declines raising questions about what’s next. For gains to continue, earnings growth must take over—a transition that has historically extended market cycles. While inflation and policy uncertainty risks remain, improving earnings breadth across sectors and industries and potential tailwinds from monetary and fiscal policy could provide support.
