Latest Manager Research – Page 103
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Market nervous on Deutsche Bank, but fundamentals of European banks are solid
“We see a continuation of declining credit growth which is consistent with monetary tightening, but no credit crunch.”
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From Anomaly to Opportunity: High Yields on Short Bonds
Stock and bond markets were shaken by the recent banking crisis in the US and Europe. Although both US and European authorities took prompt action to prevent damage to the financial system and dampen market volatility, these episodes highlight the importance of risk management and the worth of proven investment strategies that can both mitigate risk and generate worthwhile returns.
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Secondary Market Investing: 10 Themes for 2023
If you look at the secondary market today compared to a little over a decade ago in 2010, there was about $10 billion in secondary volume. We were coming out of the Global Financial Crisis, and people were using the secondary market when they were distressed. It was a small industry and there was barely any press around secondaries.
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Examining technology as a real estate disruptor
In our final article of a three-part proptech series, we examine technological advancements driving change throughout the sector.
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Tailwinds propel life science sector forward over the long term
Sentiment for the life sciences sector reached a fever pitch during the COVID-19 pandemic; global attention turned to the biopharma industry as it mobilized in record time to deliver life-saving vaccines.
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The More Things Change, Part II
Banking stresses may have tightened conditions enough for policymakers to pause their hiking cycles indefinitely.
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ChatGPT on the wall, should 5G be abandoned at all?
The emergence of revolutionary artificial intelligence chatbot technology has created strong competition among major tech companies, all vying to create their own versions. But 5G also plays an important role in this market.
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Global Investment Views - April 2023
“We are moving towards a more uncertain economic backdrop, with lower visibility on central bank actions. This calls for a prudent stance on risk assets.”
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Fed delivers a dovish hike: a rate cycle peak may be close
”Persistent inflation remains the main policy concern.”
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Why the Post-Pandemic Economy Will Run Hot
As the U.S. Federal Reserve wrestles inflation lower, investors wonder increasingly if its traditional target still makes sense. Should policymakers really insist on driving inflation all the way down to 2%? Haven’t pandemic and war fundamentally altered global dynamics that drove rates ever lower? Isn’t this time … different?
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Equity Diversification in Europe’s DC Market
We explain why global small-cap equities provide strong potential to enhance equity diversification and excess return in European DC markets, especially for active managers.
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Should we resist the temptation to carry?
In the latest instalment of Simply put, where we make macro calls with a multi-asset perspective, we analyse the choice investors currently face between volatile asset prices and tempting carry strategies.
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The arc of progress in global carbon markets bends toward integrity
As the world continues to adapt to climate change, carbon markets are integral to aiding the transition to net-zero emissions. Carbon markets must continue to strengthen to build stakeholder confidence and ensure that climate mitigation is delivered, highlighting the importance of establishing clear carbon standards that are systematically applied throughout development and management lifecycles to ensure quality and integrity.
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A Domino Effect?
At Allspring, we’re committed to being purposefully divergent. Our investment professionals are free to voice their own views, and their perspectives enable us to more holistically “see” both potential opportunities and risks.
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Living on a Prayer
The Federal Open Market Committee hiked rates by 25 basis points (bps) and kept its quantitative tightening plans in place. It did acknowledge that financial conditions have tightened and progress has been made on inflation. However, it seems to think it can simultaneously tighten monetary policy to fight inflation while providing support to the financial system. The Federal Reserve (Fed) may be living on a prayer instead.
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On My Mind: Don’t bank on it
Financial markets seem to have returned to trying to time a dovish Federal Reserve turn, but Franklin Templeton Fixed Income CIO Sonal Desai says with a tight labor market and inflation running at 5%-6%—don’t bank on it.
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Quick Thoughts: Alternative investments outlook post-SVB
Silicon Valley Bank was a “vital cog” in the private market ecosystem, which leads to many questions—and opportunities—across the alternative investments landscape. Franklin Templeton Institute’s Stephen Dover offers his thoughts.
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New ways of living and working are shaping real estate markets
The future for real estate is intertwined with the prospects and culture of younger people, or Generation Z. Real estate is a long-term business so these are the tenants and workers that asset owners and managers need to channel, especially as senior employees retire from the workforce.
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Exploring sustainability in infrastructure
While investors are often attracted to the sustainable nature of infrastructure returns, how much do they know about the sector’s alignment with environmental and social goals?
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Doing the homework on UK student accommodation
Student numbers are increasing in the UK but there is a lack of suitable accommodation. Read more about our outlook for this sector.