All United States articles – Page 43
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White papersPreparing for the next decade of real estate investments
”The self-storage sector is favorably positioned for resilience and out-performance throughout cycles as its fundamental demand drivers rely less on economic growth and more on demographics and life changes.”
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White papersBridging the Digital Divide
The gap between the digital haves and have-nots is becoming more and more pronounced. Danny Mills and Kailong Liu look into why, and outline the role private capital can play in improving the situation.
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White papersDemystifying recent banking turmoil: What happened and what’s next?
Markets have calmed down considerably since the high-profile failures of Silicon Valley Bank and Credit Suisse put the banking system in the spotlight. Is the worst really over or will other large banks come under pressure? Here, we explore the recent collapses and their causes, and share our views on whether, and which, banks may experience further trouble.
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White papersKeeping Your Balance as the Credit Cycle Turns
Striking the right balance between interest-rate and credit risk can be a good idea in the late stages of a credit cycle. We think it’s a particularly good idea in this credit cycle.
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White papersWhy R-star may rise, and its implications for rates and policy
R-star is the real interest rate that is neither expansionary nor contractionary when the economy is at full employment. If the central bank sets its policy rate below R-star, then its monetary policy position is accommodative. The Fed currently believes R-star is about 0.5%, which is significantly lower than the Fed’s calculation of 2% a decade ago.
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White papersBioenergy and its role in the energy transition
It remains the ‘holy grail’ for energy production. What appears closer to science fiction than reality is a step closer thanks to a ‘major breakthrough’ by US scientists.
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White papersHelp Wanted: Why Smart Companies Recruit for Diversity
Recruiting talent is a basic ingredient for business success. Companies that are more inclusive in their recruiting will discover better-qualified employees, which can bolster competitive advantages and help deliver better outcomes for investors.
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White papersThe US Fed and the cost of the Hong Kong dollar peg
Once again, Hong Kong has been feeling the liquidity pinch from sustaining the Hong Kong dollar (HKD) peg on the back of rising US interest rates. Capital outflows have forced up the Hong Kong Interbank Offered Rate (HIBOR) and put a squeeze on the Hong Kong stock market. The good news is that when the US interest rate cycle starts to ease, this liquidity squeeze should fade.
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White papersInvestors size up far-reaching implications of AI boom
Amid concerns about artificial intelligence, the fast-developing technology could also reduce many competitive barriers.
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White papersCan a weakening US dollar catalyse an emerging market decade?
A weakening US dollar has historically created a positive backdrop for emerging market equities, with the two asset classes inversely correlated, and a sharp decline in the dollar over recent months has led many to claim its decade-long bull run may be coming to an end.
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White papersWhy the next economic recovery may be stronger than expected
Three questions have weighed on investors’ minds for months: Will there be a recession? How bad will it be? And what comes next?
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White papersNearshoring: Wall Street buzzword or structural tailwind?
Mexico looks an obvious beneficiary of nearshoring trends as countries move to bring production lines closer to home, with cheaper labour and existing trade partnerships with the US.
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VideoCoastal Marinas: Partnering for Growth
Learn how Barings’ Capital Solutions team creatively structured a financing package to support the growth of Coastal Marinas, a dominant player in the owning and operating of marinas in the Charleston, SC market.
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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 papersBig Tech turnaround: Can it continue?
Big Tech is making a comeback. Many of the names that led the last great bull market — Alphabet, Apple, Microsoft, Meta and Nvidia among them — are leading a nascent recovery this year.
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PodcastCoastal Marinas: Charting a Course for Growth
Head of Capital Solutions, Bryan High, sat down with Zayd Hamman, Chairman of Coastal Marinas to discuss how the management team has built an impressive platform for owning and operating marinas in Charleston, SC, and how Barings has partnered with them along the way.
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White papersFalling inflation brightens US outlook
US inflation came in slightly weaker than forecast in April, supporting hopes that the Federal Reserve’s aggressive monetary tightening is finally bringing price rises under control.
