Investing insights
Our global Chief Investment Office (CIO) publishes our economic outlook and investing themes. From thought-leadership on ESG and long-term trends to timely commentary on market developments, our investing insights are designed to help each client shape their financial tomorrow.
CIO Insights quarterly report
CIO PERSPECTIVES: Q4 2024 Update
In the third issue of our quarterly publication PERSPECTIVES, we provide an update on our economic and investment outlook for the remainder of 2024 and beyond.
Sep 09, 2024
CIO Insights quarterly report
CIO PERSPECTIVES: Q3 2024 Update
In the second issue of our quarterly publication PERSPECTIVES, we provide an update on our economic and investment outlook for the third quarter of 2024 and beyond.
Jun 17, 2024
CIO Insights quarterly report
CIO PERSPECTIVES: Q2 2024 Update
In the first issue of our new quarterly publication, we update our forecasts for 2024 on the macroeconomic front, as well as for equities, fixed income, commodities and foreign exchange.
Mar 18, 2024
Stocks
Annual Outlook 2024 | ESG: We‘re in this together
ESG investment has gone mainstream, with performance implications. Energy transition may point the way to investing in the sustainable economy.
Jan 24, 2024
Bonds
Annual Outlook 2024 | Bonds: Real rates matter
After years of extremely low interest rates, the investment universe is now complete again thanks to the renewed attractiveness of bonds as an asset class – and is likely to remain so for the foreseeable future in our opinion.
Jan 18, 2024
CIO Special report
China: fiscal stimulus –one step at a time
In this CIO Special report, we discuss details of the fiscal package announced by the National People’s Congress’ Standing Committee meeting and provide an update on the macroeconomic performance of the Chinese economy.
Nov 11, 2024
Video briefing
CIO Video: U.S. post-election update
Our Global Chief Investment Officer, Christian Nolting, provides an initial assessment of the U.S. election results and their market implications.
Nov 06, 2024
CIO Special report
U.S. Election: America goes to the polls
As we inch closer to the U.S. presidential election, our new CIO Special explores the current state of the political landscape, key issues and policies that continue to shape the narrative for the race and its potential impact on a range of sectors for equity investors.
Sep 27, 2024
CIO Special report
Decarbonizing portfolios: 10 key factors
Portfolio decarbonization will become an increasingly important topic. Investors need to understand the key issues involved.
Aug 23, 2024
CIO Special report
Circular materials use: the need for change
In this CIO Special report we examine what’s driving Earth Overshoot Day and where innovation is offering hope for our planet's future.
Jul 31, 2024
CIO Special report
Investing in EU carbon markets: where now?
Carbon markets are likely to play a major role in promoting sustainability and innovation, offering new opportunities for investors and policymakers alike.
Jul 25, 2024
CIO Special report
“Second-round“ effects: French shift from right to left in final ballot
With the French election resulting in a hung parliament, we discuss three possible political scenarios and their investment implications.
Jul 08, 2024
CIO Special report
UK assets: election results should help not hinder
After Labour’s victory, the prospect of policy stability and cyclical growth will make UK assets worth a second look. We outline investment implications.
Jul 05, 2024
CIO Special report
Energy transition: investment perspective
The renewable energy sector is experiencing remarkable growth. However, this rapid expansion faces challenges. In this report, we explain why the renewable energy sector’s trajectory remains positive.
Jul 03, 2024
CIO Special report
China: strong support for the property sector
China announced more measures to support the property sector at a national government meeting on May 17. The stimulus measures come at a time when China’s property sector continues to weaken with price declines and lower transaction volumes.
May 21, 2024
CIO Special report
BoE’s path to lower rates: what’s next?
The Bank of England (BoE) maintained its key interest rate at 5.25% for the sixth consecutive meeting last Thursday. Signals from the Monetary Policy Council (MPC) indicate a potential rate cut as early as June 20, however.
May 15, 2024
CIO Special report
Spain, moving forward
This CIO Special addresses Spain’s recent positive economic performance, its fiscal balance situation and the prospects for Spanish debt & equity assets.
May 14, 2024
CIO Viewpoint Fixed Income
Bond markets caught between monetary and fiscal policies
Central banks have successfully brought down inflation rates close to target levels and pivoted monetary policy towards a rate cut cycle. We discuss the factors currently driving bond markets and present our view on bond asset classes.
Oct 31, 2024
CIO Viewpoint Equity
China: More stimulus in the making
In this CIO Viewpoint Equity, we evaluate China's recent monetary and fiscal stimulus announcements.
Oct 14, 2024
CIO Viewpoint FX
Central Banks at the helm
We explore anticipated central bank policy moves, their potential impact on currency pair volatility, the outlook for the next twelve months and the possible developments in currencies that investors should take into account in their investment decision-making.
Oct 11, 2024
CIO Viewpoint Equity
Setting the course for Q4
In this CIO Viewpoint Equity we comment on the latest equity market developments, elaborate on our new September 2025 equity index targets and share our view on how the relative performance of Cyclicals vs. Defensives might evolve from here.
Sep 27, 2024
CIO Viewpoint Equity
China Equities: Market recovery pushed back further
In this CIO Viewpoint, we discuss the recent macro-economic developments, policy action in China and provide our view on Chinese equities.
Sep 13, 2024
CIO Viewpoint Equity
Japan Equities - Structural reforms to drive rerating, but range-bound in the near-term
In this report, we look at the key drivers of the fundamental rerating of Japanese equities. We also evaluate the short-term outlook based on BoJ and market uncertainties.
Sep 03, 2024