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Macro Perspectives: Diverging views on the economic path
Are current US market dynamics “too hot, too cold or just right?” What are the impacts of rising interest rates? What is the case for diversification? Our economists discuss these questions in our latest Macro Perspectives.
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European residential market: Home, sweet (affordable, green) home?
Rising inflation, soaring energy costs and a gruelling cost-of-living crisis are placing affordability high on the agenda for residential real estate investors.
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Don’t expect rates volatility to decline overnight
The volatility in interest rates has surged over the past two years as central banks have fought this long-lasting increase in inflation. In this weekly edition of Simply put, we explain how this risk evolution has significantly reshaped our asset allocation.
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Sustainable Global Equity, Annual Report 2022-23
This year’s annual report focuses on the UN SDGs and explores how two different trends are supporting progress on a number of objectives.
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A sea change for global shipping
Nordic ferry group Scandlines is completing the construction of one of the world’s first electric freight ferries.
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The COP conundrum
Much has been achieved but much more needs to be done if the COP convention is to retain credibility.
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Risks rise but markets hold steady
The conflict in Israel and Gaza has not moved markets… yet.
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Biodiversity investing: three drivers of alpha
Protecting biosystems is an obligation for responsible investors but we believe it can also bring long-term rewards.
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A view on Italy and its government debt
On 20 October, S&P Global Ratings announced that it was keeping its rating of Italian debt unchanged with a stable outlook. The rating agency’s decision kicks-off a wave of autumn credit assessments and will be followed by DBRS Morningstar on 27 October, Fitch Ratings on 10 November and finally Moody’s on 17 November
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Why renewable energy is such a good fit for private investors
Private investors have been excluded from infrastructure investment in the past. But renewable energy now offers new opportunities both in terms of return and risk management.
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360° Fixed Income Report, Q4 2023: Debt, deficit, dispelling doubts
In our latest fixed income report, 360°, the credit team provide an overview of the key themes shaping the fixed income narrative and their outlook for the remainder of 2023 and beyond.
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Doing good and doing well: Our approach to sustainable fixed income
What are the core principles of sustainable investing, why does it make sense in this environment, and what kind of companies do we look to invest in? Mitch Reznick, Head of Sustainable Fixed Income, shares the team’s view.
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Middle East crisis unnerves regional bond markets
The spreads between the average yields of bonds issued by Jordan and Egypt and equivalent US Treasuries rose sharply this week.
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Global Investment Views - November 2023
Look out for growth, but with an eye on inflation
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The Ubiquity of Plastic Packaging and its Investment Implications
Inordinate plastic packaging waste but limited alternatives highlights the distinction between sustainable management of ESG impacts and financial credit risks.
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No Regrets: The ECB Keeps Policy on Hold
Inflation in the euro area is falling and the economy is rapidly weakening. Against that background, the ECB kept rates on hold at its policy meeting on October 26.
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Listening for the Quiet: Discovering the Real Data Advantage
Taking time to sort through all the noise around artificial intelligence (AI) can uncover the quiet: promising companies with strong potential to benefit from their access to quality data.
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Are Higher Fixed Income Allocations Warranted Today?
In this note, we compare the equity/fixed income efficient frontier of today with that of 2021. We find that higher bond allocations may help investors pursue long-term return objectives with lower risk.
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Schroders Capital Global Real Estate Lens October 2023: your go-to guide to global property markets
Our latest analysis highlights the key data and trends that matter to global real estate investors.
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A new form of regenerative agriculture
Regenerative agriculture principles sit at the core of food production in the transition to new food systems. They form a vision of food production that seeks to enhance soil health and empower farmers, while at the same time maintaining nutrient content and crop yield.