All White papers articles – Page 4
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White papersFixed Income Perspectives
Fixed Income Perspectives outlines the current macro and market views from across Capital Group’s extensive fixed income team and offers insights on investors’ bond exposure against an ever-changing backdrop.
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White papers2026 Multi-Asset Outlook: Back to Micro
Many believe the economy will slow throughout 2026, with inflation remaining stuck near 3% and a deflating AI bubble keeping U.S. markets lagging others throughout 2026. A bit too much extrapolation, perhaps? We are optimistic that U.S. markets will likely resume their leadership positions in 2026, particularly as AI investment continues.
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White papers2026 Equity Outlook: Alpha in the AI Age
Global equities climbed to new heights in 2025 despite trade and tariff turbulence and big questions about who will win and lose amid massive AI advancements and spending. Throughout the uncertainty, we have maintained our focus on identifying companies whose prospects are underappreciated by the market.
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White papers2026 Fixed Income Outlook: Stay Calm and Keep Your Carry On
Investors would be forgiven for worrying that credit issues may be looming. Recent isolated but high-profile bankruptcies have raised alarms that more such “cockroaches” may be hiding in the banking and private credit sectors — and have spawned fears of a more widespread “termite problem” eating away at the underlying financial system.
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White papersWhat’s behind the rising demand for liquidity products?
Global money market fund assets hit an all-time high of US$10tn in late 2025, despite falling rates.
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White papersTreasury yields reflect a curious equilibrium to start the year
As we begin the new year, actual and implied volatilities in the US Treasury market have fallen to four-year lows, returning to levels that were common before the pandemic. Of course, the last four years included a number of disruptors: the inflation surge to multi-decade highs; the Federal Reserve’s (Fed) rapid tightening to suppress inflation; the Silicon Valley Bank crisis; President Donald Trump’s tariffs announcement; and the eventual Fed easing in response to weakening job creation.
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White papersWorld markets review — Fourth quarter 2025
Global stocks rose modestly, supported by solid corporate earnings and better-than-expected U.S. economic growth. Investor worries about high valuations among artificial intelligence (AI) stocks were offset by stellar quarterly earnings reports from AI-linked companies, including Alphabet, NVIDIA and Microsoft.
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White papersFive keys to investing in 2026
After three straight years of double-digit returns for the S&P 500 Index, investors are entering 2026 with equal parts confidence and caution.
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White papersFixed income opportunities, a positive start for equities
Corporate bond returns are comprised of a risk-free yield and a credit spread, which compensate investors for taking on more risk relative to government bonds.
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White papersGlobal Emerging Markets: ESG Materiality H2 2025
In the latest issue of Global Emerging Markets (GEMs) ESG Materiality, we provide an update on our voting and engagement activity over the last 12 months, and shine a spotlight on our approach to climate-adjusted valuations.
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White papersGeopolitics: power as policy
Geopolitics: it’s now all about power and might, but core interests will hold
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White papersAlternative alpha, Edition 2025/26: Our semi-annual insights into alternatives
“Good diversification means adding things that rhyme with nothing else in the portfolio.”
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White papersCross Asset Investment Strategy - January 2026
Topic of the Month - Geopolitics: power as policy
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White papersRedefining the horizon: Top 10 with… Interview with Diana Celotto and Sven-Christian Kindt on private equity
Private equity responds to market changes by offering investment solutions, flexible mandates, and access to established managers. Leveraging a global network and deep expertise, clients benefit from tailored risk management strategies and exposure to private equity opportunities. Through thorough due diligence, strategic portfolio structuring, and a responsive platform, UGA – Private Equity aims to support investors in navigating the evolving private equity landscape.
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White papersEngineering Alpha at scale
Jon Glidden on Delta Air Lines’ pension turnaround and what alternatives can deliver
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White papersValue add infrastructure: Moving up the curve in an era of expanding possibilities
The infrastructure revolution is underway in private markets, opening up new possibilities in the value add space.
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White papersHow to invest in tomorrow’s four megatrends
Four clearly identifiable trends spanning the globe are shaping tomorrow’s world and with it, future opportunities for investors. Check out our infographic on these megatrends, the related investment themes and why investors should choose BNP Paribas Asset Management to gain exposure.
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White papersContinued momentum: The outlook for European infrastructure debt
European infrastructure debt enters 2026 in a healthy position, with no shortage of demand for its diverse range of opportunities. Nonetheless, investors need to be alert to various risks and conduct thorough due diligence, argues Darryl Murphy.
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White papersFive years behind us, five years ahead: What’s next for UK Income investors?
Emma Mogford, fund manager of the Premier Miton Monthly Income Fund, looks back at why the FTSE All-Share Index rally favoured banks, defence and tobacco over the past 5 years. Looking ahead, Emma highlights asymmetric opportunities in real estate, housebuilders, utilities and Emerging Market exposed champions.
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White papersAsian Credit Outlook 2026: Finding opportunity beyond the cycle
Asian credit enters 2026 supported by a constructive combination of technical factors and gradually improving fundamentals. Accommodative funding conditions across the region, disciplined issuance and sustained investor demand have underpinned the market’s recovery since late 2023. Valuations continue to offer a meaningful income cushion relative to global peers, while improving credit metrics have expanded the opportunity set for selective investors.
