All Global articles – Page 75
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White papersA Peak That Persists
We think sticky services inflation paired with a moderate slowdown will enable central banks to maintain higher rates for longer.
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White papersThe Ten Most Important Statistics for 2023 Markets
In the flood of market data, you could do worse than keeping your eye on these as you assess the odds of a ‘softish landing’.
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White papersClimate Action Report
As the window to act on the climate emergency narrows, as a global investor, business and employer, we know that our response to tackling the climate crisis must go beyond what is expected of an asset manager calling itself ‘responsible’. Here, we report on our progress, innovations and commitments that lie at the heart of our climate strategy.
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PodcastThe Investment Podcast: Dissecting the real estate and recession dynamic
With a third of the global economy expected to fall into recession in 2023 according to the IMF, Jose Pellicer considers previous recessions of 1991 and the Global Financial Crisis, as well as the price of risk during economic contraction and the countries and sectors that could be in favour.
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White papersMore Volatility Ahead? Buckle Up with Defensive Equities
After a tumultuous 2022, investors are hoping for an eventual end to monetary tightening, and with it, a reprieve from brutal market volatility. But since corporate earnings are still adjusting to a new regime, the road will be bumpy. What can equity investors do to reduce risk?
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White papersThe Impact of Climate Risks on Social Inequality
Reducing social inequality and protecting the environment are two distinct objectives that can both complement and contradict each other. In this study, we examine the impact of climate risks on social inequality and demonstrate a potential trade-off between environmental and social improvements.
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White papersOur investment teams on the key themes for 2023
In our 2023 Outlook paper, we look back on last year and outline the key themes that could shape markets in the year ahead.
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White papers2023: A Year of Transition for the Global Economy
With an extremely challenging 2022 now in the books, a look back reveals a year defined almost entirely by inflation. Financial markets, investors and policymakers alike in many major economies zeroed in on surging prices and what they meant for growth and asset prices.
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White papersFixed Income Outlook: 1Q 2023
The past year has seen a historic surge in inflation and interest rates, and a corresponding reset in financial asset valuations. At the start of 2023, we believe that peak inflation has passed, and anticipate a gradual reduction in pricing pressures over the course of the year, even as short-term rates remain elevated. Amid more subdued volatility, we favor a focus on quality and security selection to capitalize on the more generous yields now provided by fixed income markets.
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White papersAsset Allocation Committee Outlook: 1Q 2023
Neuberger Berman’s Asset Allocation Committee meets every quarter to poll its members on their outlook for the next 12 months on each of the asset classes noted and, through debate and discussion, to refine our market outlook. The panel covers the gamut of investments and markets, bringing together diverse industry knowledge, with an average of 30 years of experience.
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White papersWhy sustainable fashion could be in style for responsible investors
Fashion is one of the biggest industries in the world, generating around $2.5trn in annual sales but at the same time, it is thought to be responsible for a sizeable 10% of annual global carbon emissions – more than all international flights and maritime shipping combined.
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White papersHealthcare Stocks: An Innovative Remedy for Volatile Times
Healthcare stocks have remained in vogue through volatile markets, driven by increased interest in the sector during COVID-19. Yet the sources of the sector’s appeal run deeper than the pandemic’s effects and can provide resilient return potential through uncertain market conditions in 2023.
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White papersCOP27: Shifting the Global Climate-Change Debate
COP27, the latest United Nations Conference of the Parties, concluded recently with mixed results on some of the key agenda items. In our view, though, the event will be remembered more for the way it shifted the global climate-change debate.
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White papersTurning towards the next best period of performance for real estate?
Repricing will emphasise variation in performance of portfolios, depending on quality of assets. But it could also create the next period of best performance for new investments, since history shows it is often in the years post-recession that real estate delivers.
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White papersBiodiversity Equity Report, Q4 2022
In our inaugural edition of the Federated Hermes Biodiversity Equity report, we shine a light on farming. As we face a climate emergency, agriculture is part of the problem – but could also be part of the solution.
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White papersThe time is now: Creditors to negotiate stronger covenants in 2023
The current credit environment offers a silver lining for investors in challenging markets, as issuers look to amend and extend debt amid rising rates.
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White papersImpact Opportunities Fund - Quarterly Report Q4 2022
In this quarter’s report, we take a deep dive into the complexities of UN SDG 6, clean water and sanitation, and discuss why it is so vital to life on this planet, the issues surrounding supply/demand, and how to bridge the water gap.
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White papersESG in motion: a dynamic forward-looking approach to detect ESG ‘improvers’
ESG investing has seen some headwinds in 2022. The ESG indexes suffered in 2022 in part due to their low representation in areas of the market that have benefitted from higher energy costs, such as the oil and gas sectors, and high representation in growth sectors that have been challenged by rising rates.
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VideoWhy Value Now?
(1:58) Client Portfolio Manager, Nicole Vettise explains why value could be a good place to be in the current market environment, highlighting some key considerations for value-style investors.
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White papersBBBs in the ‘Old Normal’
A key investment-grade sector retains its appeal, but selectivity may be important.
