All Global articles – Page 81
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White papersIf Sanctions Didn’t Stop the War, They Can Still Shape the Peace
After Ukraine’s allies decide how much to ratchet up pressure on Russia, they will face tough choices on how to ratchet down.
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White papersThe Fog of War Clouds Economic Outlooks
The war in Ukraine continues to dominate market moves, leading to volatility in risk assets, and the safe haven bid is still in focus amid a stronger U.S. dollar and higher precious metal prices. Commodities are soaring, with BBG Commodity Index on track for the biggest gain since 1960.
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White papersAn Equity Outlook: Are Stocks the Biggest Real Asset Out There?
It may be easy to take a bearish stance on equities today, but there’s a case for stocks to generate positive real returns on a strategic basis going forward. High household equity allocations may actually be warranted, elevated valuations don’t necessarily spell doom, populist pressures on earnings growth are surmountable and falling correlations within the equity market create more “potential energy” for active management to add alpha.
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White papersInvesting in natural capital
Investments in sustainably managed timberland and farmland can play a vital role in improving the world’s natural capital while allowing investors to benefit from long-term global trends that will help them achieve their investment objectives.
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White papersVolatility, value and variants: 360°, Q1 2022
In this latest edition of 360°, Stephane Michel, Head of Fixed Income, Multi Asset Credit Solutions, and our team of specialist investors consider the likely shape of markets in a post-pandemic world.
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White papersListed Infrastructure in 2022: Factors aligning for increased investor attention
Even after strong performance in 2021, listed infrastructure stands to potentially benefit in 2022 from a favorable macro backdrop, investors’ search for inflation protection, and attractive valuations.
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White papersGauging the impact of the Russia/Ukraine conflict on EM debt
The events that are unfolding in Ukraine are deeply upsetting and one cannot help but be affected by what we are reading and seeing in the news. Investing in the midst of a conflict can be difficult and bring out heightened emotions. In the context of these heightened emotions, it is helpful to stand back and assess the situation.
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White papersAdidas case study
Adidas has achieved certification from the Science-Based Targets initiative (SBTi), affirming that its emissions reduction targets are aligned with a 1.5°C scenario. EOS continue to engage with the company on its circularity strategy.
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White papersRussia attacks Ukraine: Markets will have to readjust to the shock
Market reaction: The worst-case scenario of a full blown attack to Ukraine has materialised. It’s risk-off on Russian assets; global risk assets are under severe pressure.
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White papersUkraine invasion: market reaction
The crisis will create short-term uncertainty and add to inflationary pressures, say fund managers from the international business of Federated Hermes.
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White papersREITs: Forces aligned for growth in 2022
In 2022, REITs appear well positioned to benefit from a sustained demand recovery, the inflation-hedging characteristics of real estate, and attractive relative valuations.
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White papersThe invasion of Ukraine: investment implications
Russian military activity with Ukraine is escalating rapidly, with growing uncertainty. As events unfold, we suggest investors remain focused on their long-term goals, but remain attuned to the potential shifts in and disruptions to inflation, growth, energy prices and global financial markets.
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White papersTackling climate change through outcomes-focused stewardship
With the publication by EOS at Federated Hermes of the 2021 Annual Review of engagement and voting highlights, Dr Hans-Christoph Hirt, head of EOS, reflects on the climate crisis and the challenges it will pose for investors in 2022 and beyond.
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White papersEOS 2021 Annual Review
Although the Covid-19 pandemic continued to exact a heavy toll in 2021, the climate crisis returned to the fore with extreme weather events around the globe, and the starkest warning yet from scientists in the run up to the UN’s COP26 climate summit.
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White papersGlobalization: “So Why Can’t You Export Haircuts?”
It’s the year 2032. Will planes still take us to far-off lands or will VR headsets transport us, could your hair stylist live on the other side of the planet?
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White papersWeight to the Plate: Tracking EM Food Inflation
Rising food prices have added more pressure to headline inflation in emerging markets (EM), increasing steadily throughout 2021. As a result, central banks there have not had the leeway to wait to tighten policy the way the Federal Reserve and the European Central Bank have.
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PodcastThe Weakest Links in the Global Supply Chain: Part III
As we conclude this series on the global supply chain crisis, we would be remiss to not discuss a major disruption that impacts so many of us: technology.
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White papersEmerging Sovereigns and Sustainability
Global sustainability cannot be achieved without sustainability in the world’s poorer countries—so how can we address the challenges of sustainable investing in emerging markets sovereigns?
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Video“More can be spent than thought on the SDGs and the Paris pledges“
Trillions of dollars are needed for the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals and those of the Paris Agreement to be met – both are critical for a sound and sustainable economy. Yet existing policies are hindering the necessary flows of capital and require a reset. Enter Modern Monetary Theory (MMT).
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Research ReportNuveen global fixed income impact report 2021
Welcome to the Nuveen global fixed income 2021 impact report which demonstrates how impact investing in public fixed income markets is not only possible, but vital to addressing many of the large-scale, systemic challenges the world faces today.
