All United States articles – Page 21
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PodcastVolatility: Finding True Diversifiers
As new administration policies send shock waves throughout the market, navigating the stormy sea has become the central challenge for investors. With rapid shifts in the economic environment and heightened uncertainty, diversification and resilience are more critical than ever. But what strategies can investors adopt to navigate turbulence? And how can tools like dynamic diversification help strengthen portfolios?
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White papersCross Asset Investment Strategy - April 2025
Topic of the month: Navigating trade war turbulence
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White papersThe uncertain reality of tariffs and the future of gold
“The trade war is triggering a shift that could alter the current international framework and call into question the US dollar and US Treasury’s safe-haven status.”
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White papersEmerging Markets beyond the 90-day tariff pause
President Trump has announced a 90-day pause on tariffs higher than 10%. However, in the meantime, he has further increased tariffs on China to 125%. In retaliation, China announced an 84% tariff on all US imports starting from April 10th. While the situation remains quite fluid, we will address some concerns from an economic standpoint regarding growth and inflation.
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White papersFirst Principles in the Face of Uncertainty
The current situation is unusually difficult to model, and that reinforces the first principles of investment: know your objectives, diversify and rebalance.
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White papersResilience and risk: Navigating CRE valuations in an unprecedented tariff-laden environment
The U.S. commercial real estate market faces new uncertainties amid rising tariffs, but strong fundamentals—such as limited new supply, resilient income streams, and healthy balance sheets—suggest a capacity to weather the storm.
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White papersTaking stock amid tariffs
Liberation Day in the U.S. dished a hefty dose of tariff shock and awe, sending financial markets into a frenzy. President Trump announced a mix of broad and reciprocal tariffs far exceeding market expectations, prompting a rethink of the global economic outlook. Ongoing uncertainty on retaliatory and negotiating measures from the U.S.’s top trading partners creates a challenging backdrop. We take stock of the global outlook and how central banks could respond.
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White papersNavigating trade war turbulence
We believe the severe disruption of the free trade model will have immediate and profound consequences, affecting all economies involved. The extent of this ‘detoxing medicine’ and the resulting retaliation will impact economic growth and hurt corporate profits.
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White papersQuick take on Trump’s tariff pause
President Trump has announced a 90-day truce with most of the international community, reducing tariffs to the baseline rate of 10% for the European Union (EU), Asia (excluding China) and South Africa, among other countries. This is a positive development. Most other major economies, including Latin America, Canada, the UK, and Australia, were already subject to baseline rate tariffs or lower.
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White papersThe Still-Compelling Opportunity in U.S./Mexico Border Industrial Markets
Despite the looming headwinds that could impact global trade, there are still reasons for optimism on the outlook for U.S./Mexico trade—which suggests the opportunity in border port industrial markets remains attractive.
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White papersPrivate Credit 2.0 Is Here
David Mihalick, Co-Head of Global Investments, contributed to Pensions & Investments’ report on the evolving private credit landscape and the benefits drawing investors to the new era of the asset class.
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White papersThe Tale of Tariffs Round Two for the US Economy
How might the recently announced US trade measures translate into economic reality?
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White papersHigh Yield’s Eye-Catching Spreads
We believe a yield advantage and improved credit quality make high yield worth a look.
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White papersTrade War, or Will Cooler Heads Prevail?
Negotiation or retaliation—the world’s response to the surprisingly aggressive U.S. tariff announcements will be critical.
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White papersTrump’s Tariffs: The Impact on Fixed Income
New tariffs could hamper U.S. economic growth and change market dynamics for the long term.
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White papersEquity Market Outlook 2Q 2025
While surging tariffs and a hard sell-off have sown uncertainty, we expect negotiations to bring some relief on initial tariff proposals, and that sharply slower growth seems more likely than a U.S. recession. We also believe stimulus in Europe and China may rejuvenate global industrial activity (albeit at a slower pace), and recommend styles, sectors and regions that are most geared to it.
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White papersFixed income at the crossroads of trade and trust
Trade tensions and shifting alliances are shaking investor confidence in 2025. This article explores how fixed income markets are navigating the dual challenges of inflation and geopolitical uncertainty, with a focus on the evolving role of U.S. Treasurys as a global safe haven.
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White papers2025 REIT market perspectives and a look ahead
In 2025, global markets are grappling with heightened volatility amid trade tensions and geopolitical uncertainties. Amidst this turbulence, listed REITs have demonstrated notable resilience, outperforming broader equity markets and offering investors a compelling opportunity for diversification and steady income.
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White papersBeyond location: Our approach to smarter real estate lending
Craig Oram, Mark Milovic, Jen Wichmann and Alexandra Levy recently sat down in front of the camera to discuss how various teams at LaSalle – in particular Research and Strategy – work in tandem with the US debt investment team to identify prime sectors and locations for investment.
