All Global articles – Page 61
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White papersGeopolitical shifts and investment implications
Geopolitical risks are here to stay
Russia’s incursion into Ukraine and the great power rivalry between the US and China have catapulted investors into a new reality of constant and increasing geopolitical risks. -
White papersA Triumvirate of Macro Mega-forces
Deglobalization, a shrinking working-age population and climate change are set to define the strategic investment outlook. Much is written on these topics individually, but their economic impact is most clear when they act in concert to imply the same directional outcome for macro variables.
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WebinarNet Zero on 11 July
In 2015, under the Paris Agreement, commitments were made to drastically reduce greenhouse gas emissions, bringing them “close to zero” by 2050 (“Net Zero” or “NZ”). Asset Owners, like Asset Managers, have an important part to play in contributing to this global transformation effort.
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WebinarMid-Year Outlook on 29 June
The second half of 2023 is likely to bring a further deceleration in global economic activity and see major policy interest rates reach their peak. A bright spot is the widening growth advantage that emerging economies look set to enjoy over their developed peers.
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White papersReal estate: tough markets reveal opportunities Q&A with Carly Tripp
In recent quarters, we have watched real estate valuations fall. How can investors navigate these tough markets? We sat down with Carly Tripp, Global Chief Investment Officer of Nuveen Real Estate, to find out.
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White papersUnrest in Russia: Stay calm, invest on
Four of Allspring’s investment leaders provide their insights on Russia’s current instability and the situation’s potential impacts on asset classes.
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White papers2023 Mid-Year Investment Perspectives
Financial markets have been surprisingly resilient this year, despite stubborn inflation, further rate hikes and bank failures. As we move into the second half of 2023, the impact of higher interest rates and the uncertain economic backdrop are likely to remain key concerns for investors.
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White papersStick or twist? Central banks diverge on policy direction
The Fed paused its tightening cycle this week, while the European Central Bank hiked, and People’s Bank of China (PBoC) cut rates.
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White papers2023 Midyear Outlook report
As we reach the midpoint of 2023, global markets have shifted from binary to balanced, from either/or investment choices to a much broader set of opportunities − which is good news for active investors.
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White papersMid-year outlook 2023: macroeconomic and financial market forecasts
Macroeconomic forecasts as of 13 June 2023
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White papersMid-year outlook 2023: investment convictions
Caution in equities is still required while Fed rates plateau. Market performance between when the Fed stops raising rates and the first cut could be positive or negative, depending on economic conditions.
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White papersMid-year outlook 2023: global themes
Central banks face a dilemma. Substantial monetary tightening has reduced headline inflation, but core measures are proving sticky, both in Europe and the United States. Even though inflation is still well above central bank targets, markets expect policy rates to be near their peaks. As central banks retain credibility, most measures of inflation expectations remain anchored.
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White papersMid-year outlook 2023: key convictions for H2 2023
“Markets are at a critical juncture as central banks are hitting the pause button after the fastest hiking cycle since the ‘80s. Quality is the compass for navigating this phase.”
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White papersCross Asset Investment Strategy – special edition: mid-year outlook 2023
“A central bank pause supports the case for bonds. Investors will have to assess the inflation path and the earnings outlook moving into 2024, in the search for opportunities in equities.”
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White papersNever Stop Learning
Jon Baranko and Dan Morris, Allspring’s chief investment officers, describe their insights from the first half of 2023 and share their outlook for investing in the second half of the year.
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White papersAgri-food for thought: How might sustainability change markets in the coming decades?
Tom Lyons, Allspring’s head of Climate, explains the worsening challenges from current food-production processes, their solutions, and portfolio adjustments to consider to potentially capture future growth opportunities.
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White papersStrategy and value creation in a changing infrastructure environment: IREI’s interview with Andrew Morris
We started as a global, diversified core-focused business. As the industry has matured, the best investors have become increasingly specialized, and we have followed suit. We’ve been focusing on building specific capabilities in infrastructure sectors we think are the most attractive, and in the past five years, that has been in the digital and energy transition in the two largest markets — North America and Europe.
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White papers2020s vs 1970s: echoes, not a replay
”The many challenges that lie ahead will likely lead to high volatility in the global cycle, in terms of growth and inflation. To weather such an uncertain period a more dynamic asset allocation framework is needed.”
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White papersGauging S&P’s Proposed Changes to Its Risk-Based Capital Adequacy Methodology
Guy Haselmann, Head of Thought Leadership at MetLife Investment Management (MIM), recently sat down with Jingsu Pu, Global Head of Insurance Strategy and Solutions at MIM, to dig through the proposed changes S&P Global is considering to its Insurer Risk-Based Capital Adequacy Methodology. Jingsu will help assess what it could mean for insurers and their ratings.
