Outlooks – Page 5
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The Fed’s normalising of rates is not easing
Given that the US economy is healthy, we believe the market is overestimating what the Fed will do.
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US presidential elections 2024 - The view from here
Donald Trump has officially been elected as the 47th president of the United States (US). Importantly for the markets, it looks like the Republican Party will gain control of the Senate, while also maintaining its hold on the House of Representatives. This significantly increases the potential for President-elect Trump to implement his policies beyond trade and immigration.
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Infrastructure debt: Capturing the mainstream
Jerome Neyroud, head of infrastructure debt investments at Schroders Capital, on why infrastructure debt is no longer niche, the appeal of the asset class and the sectors poised to drive future demand.
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Reframing the climate question
How should an investor balance a focus on reducing their climate impact with a desire for financial returns? And how does a company management team accommodate what can often be seen as competing demands?
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Human capital: the unsung hero of the company valuation equation
Assessing the value of a company can be challenging. Typically, investors start by looking at its financial standing and records that reflect tangible investments, such as machinery purchases and building maintenance costs, to understand the company’s revenue, debt obligations and other expenses.
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Australia, a Tech Hub? Crikey!
Australia’s Olympians took home 19 medals in swimming at the Paris games, but the Land Down Under is also making waves in other arenas: software and fintech.
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Will COP29 be an enabling COP?
The 29th United Nations Climate Change Conference COP29 comes at a unique point in time.
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What to expect between Election Day and the inauguration
With the US presidential election less than two weeks away, Americans may be looking forward to the end of a tumultuous political campaign season. However, if past trends are any indication, 5 November could be just the beginning.
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What Will Differentiate the Asset Management Winners of Tomorrow?
From the rise of private markets to the proliferation of artificial intelligence (AI), the asset management landscape is changing quickly. How can managers stay relevant and competitive in the decade ahead? Martin Horne weighs in.
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Asset Allocation Committee Outlook 4Q 2024
“We do think the Fed will get the first 100 basis points done quickly, but we see the central bank aiming for a return to a neutral rate, rather than an accommodative one—and in a soft-landing environment that would justify a rate cut pause around mid-year 2025, in our view.”
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The U.S. Election, the Economy and the Markets
Taxes, tariffs, regulation and the deficit: What do we know about the U.S. presidential candidates’ economic proposals and their implications for investors?
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2024 US elections: macro, geopolitical, and investment perspectives
As the US elections approach, markets are increasingly focusing on the candidates’ platforms and their implications for the economy and markets. Taxation, foreign trade, immigration and fiscal policy are at the forefront of the candidates’ agendas. Harris advocates for higher taxes on corporations and the wealthy to fund social initiatives and green policies, while Trump promotes tax cuts, deregulation and an increase in oil production.
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Infrastructure debt: A sector for all cycles
Investor demand for infrastructure debt is growing amid higher-for-longer interest rates and supported by global mega-trends related to AI and decarbonisation.
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Q4 2024 Outlooks: Implications of Rate Cuts, Geopolitics, and Economic Uncertainty
In delivering on expectations for a policy pivot as the summer came to a close, the Federal Reserve joined its global peers in kicking off a new rate-cut cycle at a time when global economies are experiencing uneven growth and an uncertain path ahead. Meanwhile, anxieties have seemingly intensified with US elections in the fall, war in the Middle East, and persistent tensions between global powers, all of which place geopolitics right in the middle of the investment outlook.
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Part II: Resilient Investing Amid Geopolitical Uncertainty
In an increasingly uncertain environment, PGIM surveyed investors across the US, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Middle East to uncover how geopolitical risks are changing the way institutions are constructing their portfolios and approaching risk management. The results shed light on the risks that investors fear most, as well as the actions they are taking to either mitigate the potential fallout or capitalize on opportunities that emerge.
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Transition to a low carbon economy powers growth
Awareness and expectations surrounding sustainability and the need to transition to a low carbon economic model are maturing globally, driving demand and creating new investment opportunities.
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Private Markets Investment Outlook Q4 2024: Reasons to be optimistic
A continued decline in inflation, the beginning of normalising central bank rates, and an improved capital demand/supply balance create a favourable environment for private market investments. However, persistent geopolitical tensions underscore the need for diversified allocations.
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Global elections: Can investors capitalise on market dislocation opportunities?
Investors track three key variables when it comes to elections to cut through the 24/7 news cycle/ M&G Investments’ breaks down what they are – and why they matter.
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In conversation with Emmanuel Deblanc
A (former) chess player, Emmanuel Deblanc joined M&G Investments as the CIO for Private Markets in 2024. He sits down with Romil Patel to discuss the early days of his career and the journey to the top, why he thinks private markets are at a turning point – and the art of dealmaking in a more competitive world than ever before.