Outlooks – Page 14
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Holy Grail of Smartphone: Apple of my AI (Eye)?
Read more on how the smartphone industry could be revolutionized by Apple’s new product launch.
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Asset Allocation Committee Outlook: 4Q 2023
Neuberger Berman’s Asset Allocation Committee meets every quarter to poll its members on their outlook for the next 12 months on each of the asset classes noted and, through debate and discussion, to refine our market outlook. The panel covers the gamut of investments and markets, bringing together diverse industry knowledge, with an average of 30 years of experience.
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How to double climate ambition with international carbon markets
The use of international carbon markets could lead the world to nearly double climate ambition relative to the national targets for mitigating emissions (NDCs) at the heart of the Paris Agreement by 2035. And this would not increase the total costs of emissions reduction, according to research co-authored by a member of the investment team for LOIM’s Global Carbon Opportunities Strategy.
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How is precision agriculture transforming food systems?
The transition to new food systems will disrupt existing profit pools across industries and create new ones. This transformation is anticipated to potentially generate annual revenues of USD 1.5 trillion globally by 2030.
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Five questions on the recent escalation in Israel
The recent escalation: Hamas, most likely backed by Iran, attacked Israel over the weekend, resulting in a strong response from the Israeli defence forces. The Israeli Prime Minister termed this terrorist attack as an act of war.
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Do biofuels have a role in a sustainable world?
This is an educational research commentary from holistiQ Investment Partners, the sustainable asset-management business formed by LOIM and Systemiq.
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Why are interest rates rising?
The interest-rate environment in the US could not be worse, due to both the country’s fiscal situation and hawkish monetary policy. In this weekly instalment of Simply put, we analyse these two factors and their impact on rates.
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Macroeconomic and financial market forecasts - October 2023
Macroeconomic forecasts as of 9 October 2023
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Limited hit from energy price rise on US consumption so far
The impact of energy on the US economy has declined over the last three decades, but a series of shocks since the pandemic and a +30% price surge since July has brought the topic back to light. We find that it would take a material rise in energy prices and a combination of negative factors for households before there is a visible toll on overall spending. We’re not there yet and anticipate only a marginal impact on consumption at this stage
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Cross Asset Investment Strategy - October 2023
Topic of the Month: Limited hit from energy price rise on US consumption so far
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Mid-Life Opportunities
Sponsors are increasingly looking for co-investment partners to support growth ambitions in existing portfolio companies or to generate liquidity, say Neuberger Berman’s David Stonberg, David Morse and Joana Rocha Scaf
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SDG Engagement Equity Q3 2023 case study: LKQ
LKQ is a global distributor of vehicle products, including replacement parts, used in the repair and maintenance of vehicles.
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Impact Opportunities, Annual Report 2022
Our Impact Annual Report offers an overview of relevant updates to the companies in our portfolio, and showcases our engagement with three holdings in particular as they relate to the themes of clean water and future mobility.
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Essential assets: The case for listed infrastructure
Investors’ search for diversification and inflation protection has put a spotlight on infrastructure, made brighter by massive public investment programs and the accelerating transition to a digitized, decarbonized economy.
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Deploying AI in Investment Applications: Three Case Studies
There are different ways to apply AI to portfolio management processes. We discuss three distinct approaches in fixed income, hedge funds and equities.
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Could the Rise of AI Mean Falling Prices?
There’s been much discussion of AI’s deflationary potential, but this issue must be viewed in the broader context of other megatrends influencing a new investment regime.
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Key Questions for AI Practitioners
AI can transform our industry—from investing to operations. We explore some of the questions asset owners and managers should be considering.
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Three Fixed Income Market Scenarios
With roughly 500 basis points of rate hikes in the rearview mirror, the Federal Reserve has enjoyed significant progress in curbing U.S. inflation. However, reducing core inflation remains a challenge and many developed market central banks have recently taken a more hawkish tone. The European Central Bank and the Bank of England, in particular, may have more work to do.
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Where next for equity valuations? The AI effect
Distinct valuation ‘eras’ can be seen in stock markets across the decades, typically driven by broader macro trends. These can have a significant influence on individual company valuations, even when bottom-up analysis points to different conclusions.