All Inflation articles – Page 30
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White papersPreparing portfolios for the unexpected
Asset valuations are undergoing a considerable reshuffle in 2022, from bonds to equities to commodities. This vast reshuffling of the cards reflects a rapid rise in interest rates and especially in long-term real rates. The rise in real rates is unprecedented since the establishment of inflation-linked bond markets in the late 1990s, and triggering deep concern as US 10-year real yields approach 1.5%.
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White papersCan we trust inflation forecasts?
In the latest instalment of Simply put, where we make macro calls with a multi-asset perspective, we argue that inflation forecasts have become irrelevant in a volatile inflation environment and suggest more attention should be given to the components behind the overall figure.
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White papersReal Estate Outlook – Europe, Edition September 2022
The economic outlook for the UK and eurozone deteriorated further over the course of 2Q22. An optimistic scenario is for a soft-landing, where economic growth slows significantly in 2023 but narrowly stays in positive territory on an annual basis.
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White papersOverflow…the growth of self-storage
It’s a familiar problem: overflowing closets, packed garages and bedrooms transforming into home offices. Where do we put all that extra stuff? No wonder self-storage has been one of the best performing real estate sectors over the past several decades.
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White papersHardball: Does real estate still have what it takes?
For years, investors have held steady on their reasons to allocate to private real estate: return potential, income, volatility management, inflation hedging and diversification. But the current environment is testing every asset class. Can real estate continue to deliver?
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White papersHave investors deployed enough hedges?
In the latest instalment of Simply put, where we make macro calls with a multi-asset perspective, we take stock of the Federal Reserve’s determination to bring inflation under control at the cost of economic growth and outline how this is impacting our portfolio positioning.
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White papersTop 5 takeaways for infrastructure
The Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 is the most important US clean energy legislation in recent history. The bill gives investors unprecedented policy visibility that was previously lacking. Energy tax credits have been expanded to investments such as standalone energy storage, clean transportation, hydrogen etc., opening up new investment opportunities.
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White papersFrontloading
The global economy remained largely resilient in the first half of 2022, despite war in Eastern Europe, commodity shortages, and inflation. However, this is leading most major central banks to turn increasingly hawkish and frontload rate hikes which should weigh on growth.
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White papersHold the Inflation Victory Lap
Inflation still appears to be the biggest source of potential volatility in the market, and we think that’s because it will remain the dominant economic story for the foreseeable future.
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White papersWhy European alternative sectors provide a haven for investors in inflationary times
Real estate investors today face the greatest economic uncertainty in over a decade. The ongoing economic crisis is anything but conventional, defined by supply chain turmoil, geopolitical upheaval, spiraling consumer prices, and the reversal of a 40-year decline in interest rates.
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White papersResilience in the listed real estate sector
Listed real estate stocks, as with many equity sectors, have evidently had a volatile few months since the invasion of Ukraine, which derailed their strong recovery post the Covid-19 pandemic.
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White papersThe Impact Of Rising Inflation On European Logistics Real Estate
Europe, much like other parts of the world, is grappling with inflation levels not seen since the oil shocks in the 70s. In August 2022, inflation in the Eurozone reached 9.1%, up from 8.9% in July 2022 and 3.0% in August 2021.1 Core inflation, a closely watched indicator for price stability, edged higher to 4.3% in August 2022, up from 4.0% in July 2022.
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White papersYou Will Remember The 21st Day of September
Data and expectations continue to drive markets, which have priced in a 75bp hike from the FOMC, though some foresee more; expect 50bps from the BoE given concerns about inflation and energy prices. In China, mounting worries about growth and weak trade are elevating concerns.
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White papersCan U.S. midterm elections move the market? 5 charts to watch
In a year when soaring inflation, the war in Ukraine and a bear market have commanded headlines, the U.S. midterm elections risked becoming an afterthought. But now the election is coming back into focus. And with good reason.
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White papersWhen should the Fed pivot?
In the latest instalment of Simply put, where we make macro calls with a multi-asset perspective, we discuss the potential timing of the Federal Reserve’s pivot away from its current hawkish stance and consider whether such a turn would actually be good news for markets.
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PodcastInside the Psyche of the Connected Consumer
With the impact of the current inflationary environment at hand, we look at the latest cohort of consumers: Generations Y and Z. These two baby boomer-sized generations have given us insights into how consumerism has evolved today. What else might investors want to know as they continue to incorporate today’s top brands into their portfolios?
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White papersReal Asset Insight May/June, Sustainable transition
Up to now, sustainability has hardly been an issue when acquiring or leasing a logistics property. That is now changing – which poses a number of challenges for the real estate sector.
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White papersThe Bull Case for Next Year: It Won’t be Worse Than This Year
It’s not a pretty outlook, but it’s important to keep thinking at least one or two moves ahead.
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White papersECB meeting: bold rate hike; watch out for more to come
What is your take on the September ECB meeting and what could the next steps be?
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White papersReassessing the view on Europe: hot questions for investors
Is stagflation a highly likely scenario, or will the European economy enter a recession this year? How will governments respond?
