All United States articles – Page 8
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White papersThe macro fallout from ‘Liberation Day’
The sweeping tariff hikes announced on “Liberation Day” have escalated fears of stagflation, pushing recession odds higher and rattling markets. With inflation likely to rise and GDP growth projected to drop by up to 2.4%, the economic strain could be the most significant since the 1930s. Still, investor sentiment may recover as attention shifts toward pro-growth policies like tax cuts and deregulation.
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PodcastTalking Heads – Emerging markets and US tariffs: opening gambit or torpedo?
What do the latest import tariff announcements from the Trump administration mean for emerging economies and companies around the world? Here, with a first assessment, Zhikai Chen, Head of Global Emerging Markets, shares his views on the impact for Asian and emerging market (EM) economies and companies with Chief Market Strategist Daniel Morris.
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VideoUS Equities: Opportunities and Challenges in the Trump Era
In this video, Capital Group portfolio manager Chris Buchbinder discusses the future of US equities. He explores the impact of Trump administration policies on the market, potential overlooked investment areas, and long-term opportunities in the current political landscape.
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White papersLiberation Day: Market uncertainty, global growth concerns, and U.S. recession fears
The U.S. announced sweeping new tariffs—some exceeding 50%—shocking markets and sharply raising the risk of recession and stagflation. With inflation likely to rise and GDP growth to fall by an estimated 2.5%, investors are now eyeing potential fiscal offsets like tax cuts and deregulation. Until clarity emerges, risk assets may stay under pressure as global economies brace for the fallout.
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Asset Manager NewsHines Announces Jones Day As First Office Tenant At South Station Tower
The Global Law Firm Will Relocate Its Boston Office to the Best-In-Class 51-Story Mixed-Use Tower Situated Over Boston’s Most Connected and Active Transit Hub
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White papersMarkets shaken by new US tariffs as growth expectations deteriorate
US President Donald Trump announced a wave of new tariffs on 2 April, which he branded ‘Liberation Day’, arguing they would help boost the US economy. Trump introduced a new baseline 10% US tax on goods from all countries and higher reciprocal tariffs for nations which the US government believe have high barriers to US imports. The US government is expected to impose the reciprocal tariffs on around 60 of the “worst offenders” from 9 April.
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White papersMaking America’s Chip Fabs Great Again
As national security threats mount, the U.S. aims to revive production of complex computer chips, creating potential opportunities all along the semi supply chain.
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White papersJevons meets Sputnik: The interdependence of the new and old economy
AI growth exposes significant US power grid challenges and the interdependence of the new and old economy. Learn about the implications of Jevons paradox and DeepSeek’s ‘Sputnik moment’
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White papersHas US high yield been impacted by recent market volatility?
The US High Yield (‘HY’) market has so far demonstrated resilience throughout the current period of recent market volatility. For the HY asset class, a low, positive GDP environment can potentially offer a constructive environment. Short duration approaches should offer a nice balance of potential outcomes.
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White papersFour-quadrant report - March 2025
This report offers a clear view of U.S. commercial real estate through the four-quadrant framework. It highlights how economic, political, and market trends are impacting public and private equity and debt, with a summary of current conditions and key investment themes.
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White papersBarings Closes on More Than $2.5bn for Its Portfolio Finance Strategy
Dadong Yan, Head of Portfolio Finance, spoke with Private Debt Investor about Barings’ portfolio finance strategy, which provides insurance companies and other institutional investors access to first-lien, investment grade private credit, while seeking to preserve capital and generate alpha.
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White papers“Wait and Worry” or “Wait and See”?
U.S. consumers aren’t happy, but U.S. executives don’t share their gloom.
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White papers7 reasons why U.S. exceptionalism is only being challenged, not overtaken, by Europe
Europe’s recent market outperformance reflects a shift from tactical value plays to more fundamental drivers, led by Germany’s fiscal pivot. However, structural challenges, limited fiscal headroom, and rising external risks—like U.S. tariffs and a potential U.S. slowdown—suggest that European momentum may prove fragile. Despite Europe’s progress, U.S. exceptionalism in innovation, deregulation, and long-term growth remains firmly in place.
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White papersA new era? From US exceptionalism to exceptional European value opportunities
After years of being overshadowed, European equities have outperformed their US counterparts this year. As US exceptionalism appears to be waning, investor confidence towards Europe has become more positive. We ask whether this shift could signal the start of a new era for Europe’s stockmarkets.
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White papersEmerging Market Debt Outlook: All Roads Lead to the US
This year, we are looking to the US to drive the market’s direction. We believe the US economy will continue to soften, which will spur the Fed to cut rates three times. In other words, that soft landing that we were expecting last year will likely materialise this year. When rates are lower, the USD typically weakens. And this creates a goldilocks scenario for Emerging Market Debt.
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White papersRelative Value & Tactical Asset Allocation – Q2 2025
Tariffs and trade policies can produce global growth volatility through direct economic effects and investment decisions, which could then translate into global financial market volatility. This could potentially add consumer stress and even impact consumers in the higher-income cohorts who have been less impacted by ongoing, above-target, inflation.
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White papersThe cascade effect of DeepSeek
An examination of DeepSeek’s success and how we believe it energizes Chinese innovation and changes the future of the global AI race
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White papersO’Connor Global Multi-Strategy Alpha Monthly Letter: Trading, tariffs and tension
Trading, tariffs and tension
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White papersWill economic uncertainty knock the Fed off course?
The US Federal Reserve (Fed), once the primary driver of markets, has taken a back seat this year to government actions and politics. So far, it’s been a bumpy ride.
