All Equities articles – Page 4
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White papersInvesting in the Next Generation of Energy Infrastructure
Scalable energy and power platforms are emerging as highly attractive opportunities. These assets combine the core characteristics institutional investors value with speed, flexibility and resilience needed to meet the demands of a rapidly evolving energy landscape.
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White papersBehind South Korea’s spectacular surge
Federated Hermes’ Asia ex Japan Equity Strategy was boosted by the soaraway performance of South Korean stocks last year. How are we responding? And is there still value in our South Korean holdings?
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White papersThree strategies for investing amid AI whiplash
The debate over artificial intelligence has taken a sharp turn. Initial exuberance over AI’s transformative potential sparked investor fears of an AI bubble. But that concern has now been overshadowed by anxiety that the AI juggernaut will steamroll large segments of the global economy.
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White papersTech’s resilience amid geopolitical tension masks growing supply‑chain fragilities
Before geopolitics moved to the foreground, AI was the dominant force shaping equity markets. By late last year, however, enthusiasm had begun to fade. Concerns around debt‑funded AI capex, circular investment dynamics among large tech firms, and elevated valuations weighed on sentiment. In February, those worries intensified as rapid AI advances threatened to disrupt incumbent digital business models, triggering a sharp sell‑off and raising questions about whether the long-running tech rally had finally peaked.
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White papersMacro Outlook Q2: The economy and markets
Global growth is holding up, inflation is cooling, but geopolitical risks are adding a layer of complexity that investors can’t ignore. From the ripple effects of elevated oil prices to what central banks do next, the economic picture heading into the rest of 2026 is full of nuance. Nuveen’s latest outlook cuts through the noise with clear, grounded analysis to help you make sense of what’s happening and what it means for your portfolio. Read the full update to stay ahead of what matters most.
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White papersMacro Outlook Q2: Five themes for 2026
From private markets and municipal bonds to the next wave of AI opportunities, 2026 is shaping up to be a year where thoughtful positioning matters more than ever. Nuveen’s five themes for the year ahead cut through the headlines to spotlight where we see compelling value - and where conventional wisdom may be leading investors astray. Read the full piece to see where we think the opportunities are and how to position for what’s ahead.
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White papersMacro Outlook Q2: Best ideas across asset classes
From equities and fixed income to real estate and infrastructure, knowing where to find value in today’s market takes more than a broad view. It takes conviction. Nuveen’s investment leaders share their best ideas across asset classes, offering a grounded, practical look at where they see the most compelling opportunities right now. Explore the full section to see where we’re putting our highest conviction to work.
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White papersSustainable Global Equity, Annual Report 2025
AI offers transformative opportunities for sustainable development, yet its expanding resource footprint threatens to undermine those gains. In this report, the Sustainable Global Equity team assess why investor action will be crucial in driving AI efficiency and ensuring its growth supports a more sustainable future.
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White papersLNG Shock – but in a war, someone is always making money
In this note, Jim Wright, Fund Manager of the Premier Miton Global Infrastructure Income Fund, examines the reported damage to Qatar’s Ras Laffan LNG terminal - a facility responsible for around 20% of global imported LNG - and the shockwaves it has sent through energy markets. He also highlights how rapidly expanding LNG capacity in the US and Canada positions North America to play an increasingly important role in supporting global supply in the years ahead.
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White papersPure momentum
Momentum trading strategies exploit return persistence, but conventional past-year cumulative-return measures generate a noisy signal that attenuates performance. We propose a pure momentum strategy that identifies trends directly from daily returns. Our method reduces volatility, tail risk, and transaction costs while enhancing profitability. Performance is primarily driven by long positions in winners, supporting theories postulating overconfidence. The bad news, instead, appears to be incorporated more slowly. In particular, we show that omitting the most recent month is unnecessary to identify winners.
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White papersMiddle East conflict: Central bank forecast changes
Tensions between the U.S. and Iran have escalated sharply, marked by military exchanges and increasingly confrontational rhetoric. Attacks on key Middle Eastern energy infrastructure have heightened the risk of material supply disruptions, amplifying uncertainty across global markets. While there are tentative signs of de‑escalation—including reports that President Trump has ordered a five‑day pause on planned strikes against Iranian power and energy facilities—the situation remains highly fluid, with risks of retaliation and broader supply‑chain disruption still elevated.
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InsightThe overlooked role of small and mid-caps in impact investing
In the dynamic landscape of impact investing, small and mid-cap companies can be powerful engines of positive change. While large-caps often dominate both headlines and portfolios, investors seeking tangible impact alongside competitive returns should take a closer look at the opportunities presented by smaller listed firms. In a recent episode of our podcast series Inside Impact Investing, we discussed how allocating capital to these companies can help drive societal progress while also contributing to financial performance.
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White papersGlobal SMID Equity Engagement: 2025 annual report
The Fund has the twin aims of investing in and engaging with companies to generate both long-term investment returns and positive societal impact in support of the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). In this report we outline our progress during 2025.
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White papersA new phase for Japanese equity investment
Factors such as persistent yen depreciation and short-term, stimulus-oriented fiscal measures have historically played a significant role in shaping valuations and investment styles in Japanese equities. However, signs are emerging that these structural premises are gradually changing.
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White papersMarkets on a roller coaster
“The market response to the Middle East crisis has been driven chiefly by concerns about inflation. This episode reaffirms our view that investors should remain diversified and maintain multiple layers of resilience and quality within portfolios.”
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White papersRisk Assets: Dispersion Trumps Directionality
2026 was unlikely to be a year for broad market beta. The Middle East conflict and the AI-driven sell-off have now made that case impossible to ignore.
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White papersDefining the lower mid-market: the benefits of a more focused approaching private equity
We believe private equity’s lower mid-market is rich with opportunity, yet it remains inconsistently defined. Investors exploring the segment in search of improved returns are faced with varying interpretations of what the lower mid market encompasses.
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White papersAsia ex-Japan outlook 2026: A tale of two markets
China and South Korea, two of Asia’s most dynamic markets, have fared very differently in 2026. In this three‑part video series, James Cook, Investment Director – Emerging Markets, outlines which sectors the Asia ex-Japan team think are poised to outperform this year, and how to navigate the risks ahead. Notwithstanding the recent Middle Eastern conflict-related EM sell-off, the team retains conviction in the potential for continued outperformance in 2026.
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White papersHow the Iran war changes the economic outlook
War in Iran has injected new uncertainty into the global economy, reviving concerns that high oil prices could drive inflation up, strain consumer spending and weigh on economic growth.
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White papersGlobal Equity ESG Annual Report: Navigating Volatility with Purpose
As climate change reshapes energy, food and water systems, physical risk is becoming ever more financially material. In this report, the Global Equity team discuss their approach to assessing physical risk – at a company and portfolio level – and outline where they see future opportunities.
