All Global articles – Page 133
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White papersFive themes to show where the COVID-19 crisis is heading
With over 3 million people infected worldwide (Worldometers as of 29th April 2020), the Covid-19 pandemic has created huge economic uncertainty and volatility. However, markets cannot wait for complete clarity on the outlook and, as asset managers, nor can we. Therefore, we have identified six key signposts to help navigate the Covid-19 crisis and make better-informed decisions.
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White papersGlobal Investment Views - May 2020
After closing one of the worst quarters ever for equity markets, Q2 started on a high note, with indices (S&P 500 and Euro Stoxx 600) recovering markedly from the bottom hit during the previous month. There is clearly a battle between bull and bear forces taking place.
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White papersRoads to recovery from the coronavirus crisis
Will the global economic and market recoveries chart a V, U, W or swoosh-shaped recovery from the coronavirus crisis – or take a completely different course?
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White papersRecovery Scenarios and Emerging Themes
Erik Knutzen shares insights on navigating the range of paths through the recovery and our playbook for capitalizing on investment themes.
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White papersCovid-19 Fixed income - Public credit - the end of beginning
Credit markets have continued to develop in recent weeks as participants digest events and various official intervention strategies, and consider the ramifications for taking credit risk in the future.
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White papersManaging Risk Models in the Coronavirus Crisis
The spread of the COVID-19 virus has blindsided conventional risk models. By understanding what went wrong, investors can develop a more forward-looking approach to risk management that considers multiple scenarios for a highly uncertain market environment.
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White papersMunicipal Bond Market Update
James Iselin, Neuberger Berman’s Head of Municipal Fixed Income, discusses the potential for a rise in delinquencies and defaults across the municipal bond market.
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White papersBalancing the carbon equation: how we are investing for a better climate
The climate crisis does not end at our coastline, it is a global emergency – and dealing with it requires coordinated action to safeguard the planet for future generations. In the latest Equitorial, we explain how our bespoke solutions can help meet investors’ climate change needs.
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White papersThink global: Identifying tomorrow’s world cities
The viability of a cities-based real estate strategy appears questionable in these challenging times. Our day-to-day activities in cities around the world have been altered in ways few of us would have imagined just a few months ago. The spread of the coronavirus, the disruption to our daily lives, and the toll on health and human life are alarming.
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White papersFutures Shock
Amid unprecedented market dislocations and uncertainty, preparing playbooks for a range of outcomes can help us stay nimble and adaptive.
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White papersOil demand – Over the hill and far away
Demand for oil may recover in line with the post-pandemic bounce-back in economic growth. However, longer term, it will resume the downtrend that was visible already amid the structural pressures on demand that look likely to be reinforced by the changes in behaviour resulting from the measures taken around the globe to contain the spread of COVID-19.
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White papersGlobal emerging markets: virus valuations
Over the past month, global stock markets have been buffeted by the mounting gravity of the coronavirus pandemic and the oil-price crash. With emerging-market companies trading at significant discounts to their intrinsic value, we believe that there are several quality stocks that have the potential to emerge stronger than their competitors in the aftermath of the crisis.
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White papersWhat role will real assets play in reigniting the global economy?
Allocations to real assets have been steadily growing over the last 10 years. Today, while many investors are questioning whether real asset benefits – diversification, predictable cashflows, increased yields – still apply, others argue that real assets will play a critical role in the economic recovery.
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White papersOil: Demand on Remand
Mark Lewis, Global Head of Sustainability Research and Richard Barwell, Head of Macro Research at BNP Paribas Asset Management discuss the potentially lasting impact that Covid-19 and global lockdown is having on oil demand:
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White papersData privacy and protection in the coronavirus pandemic
Policymakers around the globe have attempted to crack down on intrusions by technology companies into users’ data privacy, with tighter regulation and greater scrutiny. But the coronavirus pandemic has raised concerns about a similar intrusion by governments, for the greater public good. Engager Janet Wong explores the issue.
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White papersImpact Report, Q1 2020
Diabetes is one of the world’s four major noncommunicable diseases – and the number of adults with the disease is rising rapidly. In our Q1 2020 report, we explore the diabetes epidemic and innovative solutions to tackle this unmet medical need.
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White papersYesterday’s News & Tomorrow’s Guidance
The U.S. Q1 GDP advance estimate will show the pandemic’s economic impact, with Q2 expected to be worse, Markit flash PMIs indicate global economic conditions are deteriorating, and Congress struck another deal to replenish the small business aid program.
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White papersEarth Day 2020: a worldwide call to boost climate action
22 April 2020 sees the 50th anniversary of Earth Day, a global event to highlight support for environmental protection. Four years to the day from the signing of the Paris climate agreement, this year’s Earth Day has climate action as its theme.
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White papersSolving the plastic pollution problem
Plastic and packaging pollution is one of the most pressing global environmental threats and has become a material issue for investors. Only 14% of estimated plastic packaging is recycled globally. Of the remainder, around 14% is incinerated, 40% is landfilled, and 32% is ‘leaked’ to the environment.
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White papersRevisiting The Global High Yield Outlook In The Wake Of The Covid-19 Pandemic
Global HY markets sold off aggressively between February and March in response to the COVID-19 outbreak, the oil price war and the liquidity freeze in some markets. An analysis of past peak-and-trough episodes in the US HY market shows that on most occasions investors have enjoyed positive market returns just one year after the peak. Three years past such a peak, market returns have proven positive in all six occurrences since 2000.
