All Global articles – Page 72
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PodcastHow the Space Economy Is Achieving Liftoff
In the 65 years since Sputnik launched, many people on Earth have been curious as to what is attainable to us within our solar system. Though in recent years, the emergence of the “Space Economy” has provided more context into what market opportunities are getting created from this rapidly growing industry.
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White papersIndustry trends: Brown to green – sustainable aviation fuels
Multiple disruptions are shaping the infrastructure sector, including the global net zero focus, funding shifts driven in part by government stimulus packages and digital transformation. In our Infrastructure Outlook report, we highlight some of the areas that we believe investors will hear a lot about.
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White papersMoney to burn?
Reducing methane emissions this decade is probably the single most important action the world can take to reduce the rate of global heating. Diana Glassman explains how we are engaging with oil and gas producers and pipeline operators to tackle the problem.
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White papersThe modern meal deal: a constant craving
In the sixth article in our Insights series on the social and environmental impacts of the global food system, Zoe de Spoelberch examines the supersized problem with ultra-processed and pre-packaged food.
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White papersGlobal Equity ESG Fund, H1 Report 2022
For long-term investors, the story is essentially unchanged, in fact, falling markets offer more attractive valuations on high-quality companies with a competitive edge.
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White papersEquitorial: What price risk?
Not all risk models are built alike. Here, the Global Equities team provide an overview of their proprietary MultiFRAME risk model. During periods of market stress, they argue, it can cut through the noise to provide a true picture of underlying exposures.
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White papersThe biodiversity domino effect
Submerged cities and mass extinctions may feel 100 years away from anything we’ll ever have to witness in our lifetimes but for large swathes of nature and many communities, the emergency has already begun. Sonya Likhtman, EOS engager, outlines how and why investors can be a powerful voice for halting and reversing biodiversity loss.
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White papersThe Unsurprisingly Volatile Business of Bitcoin Mining
Why we think the technicalities of Bitcoin mining explain much of Bitcoin’s extraordinary volatility profile.
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VideoThe Energy Transition
Clive Burstow, Head of Global Resources, discusses why resources companies are part of the solution, rather than the problem, in the transition to a cleaner world.
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White papersMarkets Testing Central Bank Resolve
Despite hawkish comments by Fed officials this week, markets continue to price in a more dovish path for rates. The BoE hiked 50bps and downgraded its economic outlook, calling for a U.K. recession in Q4. Eyes will be on U.S. CPI next week to gauge whether inflation is peaking.
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White papersMulti-asset investing in times of volatility
2022 has been one of the most volatile periods in recent years for global equity and fixed income markets. The outbreak of the war in Ukraine, global supply chain disruptions, global inflationary pressures, less accommodative central banks and COVID-19 restrictions in China have all weighed on investor sentiment.
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White papersWhy green hydrogen can play a crucial role in the energy transition
Soaring gas prices and a renewed focus on energy security following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine have highlighted growing interest in hydrogen as an energy source. What’s more, green hydrogen – made from renewable energy - could be key to reaching net zero targets, while also bringing potential new opportunities for investors.
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WebinarThe Meeting Room: Global Emerging Markets Fund, July 2022
Join Kunjal Gala and the rest of the Global Emerging Markets team for the latest Federated Hermes Meeting Room: Virtual Portfolio Briefing on the Global Emerging Markets Equity Fund.
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White papersMy bandwidth brings all the users to the yard
The principle of ‘network neutrality’ is a vital vehicle for growth in Telecommunication Services, writes Joe Howes, senior credit analyst.
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White papersFiorino: Is there light at the end of the AT1 tunnel?
Fiorino crosses the barrier into the commonsense-challenging realm of post-GFC bank capital stacks.
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White papersGlobal Emerging Markets, H2 2022
Kunjal Gala and the Federated Hermes Global Emerging Markets team offer their view on upcoming milestones and challenges for developing economies.
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White papersSustainable Global Equity, Q2 2022
In our latest quarterly update we consider the built environment and ask: Is it the best-kept secret in the fight against climate change?
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White papersFixed Income Perspectives - July 2022
The combination of persistently high inflation, aggressive central banks and tightening financial conditions is weighing on financial markets and global growth outlooks. While valuations across many sectors look compelling after the market sell-off this year, we are exercising caution given greater uncertainty and elevated recession risk.
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White papersCan equity value investing be sustainable?
Traditional equity value indices, which incorporate only the least expensive companies, tend to be associated with a higher carbon footprint and a lower environmental, social and governance (ESG) score than corresponding traditional, market-capitalisation-weighted indices which invest in all listed companies. Can value portfolios be made sustainable?
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White papersWhat the Ukraine crisis means for markets – and the fight against climate change
As the Ukraine crisis continues, we examine the potential implications for the global economy, the transition to net zero and what it all means for investors.
