All Global articles – Page 44
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White papersThe climate risk ‘hot potato’– which sector will be left with burnt fingers?
Does anyone remember Uruk, the ultra-modern city nestled amid the planet’s most fertile farmland? What about Skara Brae, the beachfront town with state-of-the-art homes, beautiful ocean views and mild weather? Nope? Well, 5,000 years ago both communities were among the world’s more desirable places to live, but the shifting climate changed things and these settlements were consigned to history.
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White papersEquity Outlook – It’s the economy
With the US Federal Reserve starting to cut interest rates, equities should remain supported in the short term. If our expectations of a soft landing for the economy are warranted, equities should gain further, even if the outcome of November’s US election looks uncertain. The mix of winners and losers might change depending on who will be in government.
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PodcastOuterblue Convictions – Global Investment Views – Ears to the ground
Focus over the past month has been fixed on central bank policy, most particularly on the Federal Reserve. Their September meeting finally brought the Fed’s first rate cut in four years. What are the core points for investors to note? Swaha Pattanaik and Monica Defend, Head of Amundi Investment Institute, unpack all the elements, looking at the data, the market expectations, the surprises, and what might be next for the other central banks.
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White papersGlobal Investment Views - October 2024
Capital markets whipsawed between a weakening US labour market and hopes that the Fed would successfully steer the economy towards a soft landing. Markets are optimistically interpreting the latest policy action, which could potentially boost consumption and investment. The other narrative is that the Fed would not have implemented a big cut without having apprehensions on the economic front.
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White papersRelative Value & Tactical Asset Allocation Q4 2024
We are anticipating a stable macro environment in the near future, with some uncertainties stemming from U.S. elections and monetary policy. We continue to look for spreads to mostly remain range bound, with a low chance of further tightening. With a low risk of recession, a carry strategy is preferred in the next quarter or two, meaning we prefer investments with attractive yields, while remaining cautious about potential weakness.
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White papersISA Briefing: A new “golden era” for REITs and real estate?
Listed real estate investment trusts (REITs) have faced a tough two and a half years, driven by the rapid tightening of financial conditions (see LaSalle Macro Quarterly, or LMQ, pg. 13). Sentiment towards REITs has been weighed down not only by the higher interest rate environment, but also by constrained bank lending, a barrage of negative headlines about commercial real estate and REIT underperformance relative to the broader equity market. But, as the saying goes, it’s often darkest before the dawn.
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VideoA falling rate environment
The outlook for money market funds remains buoyant, says Debbie Cunningham, CIO, Global Liquidity Markets.
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White papersWhat makes infrastructure debt attractive? An interesting time to invest?
According to Viktor Kozel, Head of Infrastructure Debt, now is the optimal time to consider infrastructure debt given the huge amount of investment needed to support demographic change, decarbonization, deglobalization and digitalization.
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White papersTop 3 trends and challenges affecting the life sciences industry
What are the potential consequences for real estate investors?
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White papersInfrastructure Debt: ‘A Critical Part of the Capital Solution’
In this podcast with Infrastructure Investor, Pieter Welman participated in a lively conversation on how infrastructure debt is a core part of the capital solution in the transition to a cleaner and more digital-dependant world. Listen to the full episode to hear his latest insights on the infrastructure debt market, including where he and the Barings team are seeing opportunities today.
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White papersAll to Play for in 2024
In this PDI Q&A, Bryan High discusses the trends and dynamics likely to shape direct lending through the remainder of 2024.
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White papersHigh Yield: Scaling the Maturity Wall
The maturity wall facing high yield bond issuers has garnered much attention. But given the market’s short duration profile, lower prices and higher-quality relative to history, the reality facing issuers is less daunting.
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White papersFixed income perspectives Q3 2024: A resilient U.S. economy
Despite policy rate cuts remaining elusive, several tailwinds are boosting a resilient U.S. economy. And while the Fed continues to navigate a potential soft landing, global central banks are actively transitioning onto a path of easing policy.
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White papersUS 2024 presidential election: The potential global impact
Before the summer we reviewed the upcoming presidential election and its likely impact on the US economy. At that time, President Joe Biden had just bowed out of the race and been replaced by Vice President Kamala Harris. Former President Donald Trump initially led Harris by a modest amount in overall polling approvals, though by less than he had led Biden. Since then, Harris has seen an improvement in ratings. Rising from a deficit of 1.7 points, she now leads Trump by 2 points.
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People NewsMichiel te Paske joins Generali Real Estate as Investor Relations & Capital Raising Director
Generali Real Estate S.p.A announces the appointment of Michiel te Paske as the new Investor Relations & Capital Raising Director.
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People NewsHines Announces Strengthened Investment Management Leadership Team
Hines, the global real estate investment manager, today announced updates to its investing leadership structure in preparation for its next phase of growth. The firm has formed a globally-focused investment management leadership team to enhance coordination across investment strategies and regions, aiming to achieve higher returns, strengthen fiduciary responsibilities, and deliver exceptional value to tenants and stakeholders:
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VideoNot all strategies look like ours: Sustainable Global Equity
In this video, Martin Todd and Henry Biddle highlight the key differentiators that have driven the strategy’s success and made it stand out in a competitive market.
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PodcastOuterblue Convictions – Global Investment Views – Back to reality
This August financial markets went on a rollercoaster ride. Stock markets started the month with huge declines and soaring volatility, before recovering towards month end. What lessons should investors take away from this summer’s events, as the market jitters continue into September?
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White papersMacroeconomic and financial market forecasts - September 2024
Macroeconomic forecasts as of 5 September 2024
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White papersWhen the stars align: Opportunities in global investment grade corporate bonds
The turn in the interest rate cycle toward lower rates potentially provides a strong backdrop for fixed income. And with its high quality, attractive yield and duration profile, we believe investment grade credit could be well positioned to provide investors with strong returns over the coming investment cycle.
