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Investing Around the Next Round of Russia Sanctions
Markets have learned to brace for each new set of measures, but now it’s more important to watch for any evolution in the bilateral relationship.
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Macroeconomic & Geopolitical
Value or Values?
As investors increasingly seek strategies that both deliver returns and advance core values, asset managers have been testing different approaches.
White Paper - 20 min read
Macroeconomic & Geopolitical
Shoppers Are Back—Spending is the New Saving
Europe remains on track for a delayed recovery as consumers weathered winter lockdowns fairly well. In the U.S., retail sales and inflation data popped up in March. Elsewhere, credit growth in China slowed as policymakers remain confident in the economic recovery.
The Week Ahead - 3 min read
Macroeconomic & Geopolitical
No Blue Period: Art as an Alternative Real Asset Investment
Technologies such as blockchain may soon enable retail and institutional investors to own shares in major paintings and other art forms.
Research Note - 3 min read
Macroeconomic & Geopolitical
With So Much Liquidity, It’s Time to Double-Check the Plumbing
Inflation fears look exaggerated so far, but risks buried deep in balance sheets can never get too much attention.
Leading Thoughts - 3 min read
Macroeconomic & Geopolitical
Spring has Sprung from Seeds of Spending
In the U.S., fiscal stimulus and vaccine rollout are already leading to improvements in the service sector. In Europe, upward revisions to PMIs show policy support is minimizing the pain of renewed lockdowns. Meanwhile, the PBOC remains optimistic about China’s growth outlook.
The Week Ahead - 3 min read
Macroeconomic & Geopolitical
What Markets are Missing Beneath Brazil’s Messy Headlines
While a lot of things have gone wrong for Brazil, it is fair to say that the gap between market prices and economic fundamentals has gone too far.
Kaleidoscope - 3 min read
Macroeconomic & Geopolitical
How to Invest in the “Best of All Possible Worlds”
Markets should worry less about inflation and more about government investment that produces higher rates of sustainable growth.
Leading Thoughts - 3 min read
Macroeconomic & Geopolitical
Watch For More Inflation Jitters
Markit flash PMIs show that, in the U.S., easing of restrictions, vaccine rollout, and fiscal stimulus are aiding the rebound in manufacturing and services sectors. However, supply chain shortages are causing a rise in manufacturing input prices on both sides of the Atlantic.
The Week Ahead - 3 min read
Macroeconomic & Geopolitical
Hell, Heaven & the Next Bonanza of Mispriced Assets
While markets focus on post-pandemic recovery, regulators have been sounding the alarm on the need to price in long-term climate risk.
Leading Thoughts - 3 min read
Macroeconomic & Geopolitical
The U.S. Grabs the Global Recovery Baton…
Slow vaccination programs continue to delay the reopening of EU economies. The Fed showed that even with better growth and inflation outlooks, it remains committed to its accommodative stance. Elsewhere, China activity data so far this year shows the uneven recovery continues.
The Week Ahead - 3 min readWe use cookies on our website to provide you with the best experience. By proceeding to our site you agree to our Cookies Notice and our site Terms and Conditions.