All Multi-Asset articles – Page 10
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White papersGlobal Investment Views - September 2023
”The current asymmetric risk/return profile doesn’t call for increasing risks. Instead, investors should stay balanced and search for signals regarding confirmation of the economic direction.”
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White papersNotes from the Road…or the Boarding Gate
This short note draws out common themes from our recent conversations and meetings with clients across the US, Canada, Europe and the Middle East. The questions we were asked ranged from monetary policy and inflation to strategic asset allocation, the impact of artificial intelligence and market liquidity.
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PodcastOuterblue Convictions – Global Investment Views: Receding inflation doesn’t mean the battle is won
After months of rising rates, there could be good news for central banks as we start to see signs that inflation is finally cooling down.
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White papersGlobal Investment Views - August 2023
”We remain sceptical on inflated valuations because the uptrend in risk assets is due to the laggards catching up rather than any meaningful improvement to earnings outlooks.”
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PodcastOuterblue Talks Research - Geopolitical shifts shaping investments
Geopolitics has become an ever increasing concern for financial markets over the past few years. Fractures and shifts in alliances are transforming the global economy and trade relationships.
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White papersHow cost-conscious buy and maintain strategies seek to avoid pitfalls in credit investment
Buy and maintain (B&M) strategies can have the same characteristics and potential benefits of traditional credit portfolios. They can provide the yield, spread over government bonds, income and potential returns from the bonds held, as well as the potential to fulfil investors responsible investment objectives.
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White papersEngine Running, Shifting to Neutral
In the face of conflicting signals from our short- and medium-term outlooks, our Asset Allocation Committee is adopting more neutral views.
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White papersGlobal Investment Views - July 2023
Equities have been boosted by optimism relating to slowing inflation and stable economic data recently In the US, a large chunk of these gains came from the mega tech stocks, including the ones led by the AI wave.
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White papers2023 Mid-Year Investment Perspectives
Financial markets have been surprisingly resilient this year, despite stubborn inflation, further rate hikes and bank failures. As we move into the second half of 2023, the impact of higher interest rates and the uncertain economic backdrop are likely to remain key concerns for investors.
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White papersMid-year outlook 2023: investment convictions
Caution in equities is still required while Fed rates plateau. Market performance between when the Fed stops raising rates and the first cut could be positive or negative, depending on economic conditions.
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White papersCommodities and Responsible Investing: An Impossible Marriage?
A framework for thinking about commodities in a responsible investing context.
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White papersCross Asset Investment Strategy – special edition: mid-year outlook 2023
“A central bank pause supports the case for bonds. Investors will have to assess the inflation path and the earnings outlook moving into 2024, in the search for opportunities in equities.”
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White papers“Investing at a Crossroads” Revisited
Nine months ago, we set out a playbook for the transition to the new investing environment—here’s why it still applies as the rates cycle peaks and inflation eases.
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VideoThe Inside Track - Public and Private Markets Outlook; Episode 2: Commercial Real Estate
(9:15) In this short video experts from our public and private markets teams consider the outlook for commercial real estate.
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White papersTactics and Strategy
We tend to think about diversifying across asset classes, sectors and regions, but diversifying across investment timeframes can add value, too.
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White papersResolving the Puzzle
To make sense of today’s market conundrum, remember that things could have been worse than they are, and that investors are more defensive than they appear.
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PodcastOuterblue Convictions – Global Investment Views: All eyes on the debt ceiling
Washington remains firmly in the spotlight this month as the US debt ceiling negotiations remain at a deadlock. While a deal is expected sooner or later, what damage will be done in the meantime, especially as the economy in the United States had already been expected to slow?
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White papersBuilding bridges to India’s future investment opportunities
India’s strong demographics and role in the geopolitical arena make it a long-term opportunity for global investors.
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White papersConnecting the Disinflation Dots in Multi-Asset Strategies
The Federal Reserve’s latest 0.25% interest-rate hike has likely capped one of its most aggressive policy-tightening cycles in 40 years. And the cumulative 5% policy rate increase in just over a year is now starting to have an effect on rate-sensitive sectors and inflation.
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White papersWhat ‘Data-Dependent’ Feels Like
As central banks become more “data-dependent,” will monetary policy become less predictable and markets potentially more volatile?
