All Global articles – Page 2
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White papersOld ideas, new applications: the evolution of index and rules-based investing
In this article we explain how ideas with roots in the 1970s – from factor investing to the foundations of UBS HOLT – are being applied to modern index and rules-based strategies through new data, research and portfolio construction techniques.
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White papersEmerging Markets, Reframed
Within a few years, the United States could be spending as much of its budget servicing debt as a median high-yield emerging market country. It is a stunning role reversal — and a useful starting point for rethinking the case for emerging markets.
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White papersGlobal yields surge
“We are in a regime of higher yields for longer across the globe. Bond volatility is likely to stay higher than in the past decade, but yields are becoming increasingly attractive.”
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White papersBeyond Developed and Emerging
Country classifications are often presented as labels attached to markets. In practice, they are de facto allocation decisions. They determine which countries enter a mandate, where risk is reported and how capital is allocated amongst developed and emerging markets.
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White papersRedrawing the map of sovereign investing
For much of the past two decades, the case for developed market government bonds at the centre of fixed income portfolios rested on three assumptions: inflation would remain contained, central banks would provide a dependable source of demand, and rising sovereign debt would be readily absorbed. Each now looks less secure.
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VideoThe Data Driving Central Banks
Decision Points is a new video series that looks at the data driving fixed income markets. Bringing together views across Neuberger’s Fixed Income Team, these perspectives offer a closer look at the opportunity set across public and private markets.
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White papersThe Red Thread: Disruption 2.0 - 2026 edition
wo years ago, our Disruption edition argued that investors who weren’t thinking about disruption were neglecting their duties. The disruptor-in-chief since then has, of course, been artificial intelligence.
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White papersFrom fragmentation to opportunity: EMD in a multipolar world
The world is undergoing a series of profound global shifts, a dynamic we have termed to as the Great Global Restructuring.
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White papersAI’s climate challenges and the potential opportunities
Artificial intelligence has rapidly become the emblem of technological progress, promising breakthroughs across industries from energy optimisation to climate risk prediction.
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PodcastReal Rates, Repriced Credit and the Case for a Short Fed Cycle
The Fed has turned hawkish, and the market is now pricing several more hikes. Our fixed income team isn’t convinced. Core U.S. inflation is still drifting lower, most of this year’s yield move has come from real rates rather than inflation expectations, and the disinflation case remains intact — all of which argues for a shorter path than consensus expects.
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White papersEmerging Markets Have Changed. Should Allocations Follow?
For years, global debt and equity investors have been voting against emerging markets (EM) through their allocation decisions. But today’s EM opportunity set looks very different from the one investors have been avoiding, backed by stronger fundamentals and diverse drivers of return potential.
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White papersUnified Global Alternatives – Hedge Fund Bulletin
Risk assets generated mostly positive performance in August. After an uneven July, markets rallied to start the period boosted by forecasts of a reduced likelihood of a September rate hike from the US Federal Reserve which boosted the broader equity market. Market momentum stalled during the second half of the month in the wake of renewed hostilities in the Middle East as well as rising rate hike odds in the wake of Jackson Hole comments from Fed Chairman Warsh.
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PodcastInvesting in environmental solutions: Navigating a new era of resource scarcity
The global transition toward sustainability is facing a complex landscape. Geopolitical tensions and the AI revolution are redefining investment priorities. From the surge in energy demand driven by data centres to the urgent need for water security and food resilience, the environmental asset class is evolving rapidly.
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VideoGemcast Episode 16: What it takes to prosper
In episode 16 of Gemcast, Sir Paul Collier, Professor of Economics and Public Policy at Oxford’s Blavatnik School of Government, joins Pranav Khamar and Tom Hughes to ask what really drives prosperity. They discuss how developing countries can achieve sustainable growth, why Africa’s demographic advantage is central to navigating global competition, and where private capital paves the way.
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White papersFinal frontier: Six reasons to explore the space economy
Investor enthusiasm for space skyrocketed this spring when SpaceX launched its initial public offering (IPO) just weeks after NASA sent four astronauts to the far side of the moon.
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PodcastGoing the distance - Market perspectives into autumn - Investment views by Outerblue Convictions
After an eventful summer for the markets and policymakers, particularly in the bond markets, our podcast series regulars reunite to recap the major movements in the markets over the past few weeks. Listen further to discover what these market events mean for investors and our own investment views.
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White papersBeyond the rate cycle
Global real estate is entering a new era following a significant repricing driven by higher interest rates. While valuations have adjusted, property market fundamentals in many sectors are strengthening, and early signs of a recovery have emerged across global markets.
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White papersBeyond the rate cycle: A new era for global real estate
Global real estate is entering a new era following a significant repricing driven by higher interest rates. While valuations have adjusted, property market fundamentals in many sectors are strengthening, and early signs of a recovery have emerged across global markets. Against this backdrop, investors are increasingly focused on income generation and long-term rental growth rather than relying on falling interest rates to drive returns.
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White papersBond yields on the rise again
“Bond markets are under pressure now, but as yields rise, opportunities for investors to benefit from higher income are opening.”
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White papersEmerging markets investment insights and market outlook: Pulse on EM, August 2026
Pulse on EM is UBS Asset Management’s regular emerging-market insights series, featuring expert views on EM equities, debt and multi-asset opportunities, with on-the-ground perspectives from our global investment teams.
