Asset class insights

In this CIO Viewpoint Equity, we evaluate China's recent monetary and fiscal stimulus announcements.

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.

In this CIO Viewpoint, we discuss the recent macro-economic developments, policy action in China and provide our view on Chinese equities.

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.

In this report, we look at the two key pillars that are driving this rally. Further, we analyse will this rally be sustained in the future?

In our recent CIO Viewpoint we provide an update on Q2 2024 earnings season and explain why we still like the idea of a “Market Cap Barbell” and how it addresses a dilemma.

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.

While inflation rates in the U.S. and Europe are approaching the targets of the respective central banks and thus increasing the scope for interest rate cuts, recent political developments have also influenced bond market prices.

In this CIO Viewpoint Fixed Income – Bond markets in line with fundamentals – we discuss current conditions on bond markets as well as the short- to medium-term outlook.

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.

The recent discussions regarding looser fiscal policy in Italy have exacerbated the volatility on the bond market, leading to a moderate widening of its spreads.

The ratings for investment-grade corporate bonds in the U.S. and the Eurozone have developed positively recently - despite difficult economic conditions.

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.

While the year began with the market expecting 6-7 interest rate cuts this year from the ECB and the Fed, so far there has only been one interest rate cut by the ECB. As the Fed has not yet made any cuts at all to date this has provided a tailwind for the USD.

Our latest CIO Special highlights the significance of China’s swift decision to end its zero-Covid policy and implement economic stimulus measures for countries around the globe that are major exporters of commodities.

In this CIO Viewpoint we talk about three commodities: gold, oil and lithium, which investors should take into account in their portfolio decision-making.

In this CIO Viewpoint Commodity, the three Gs driving metals, we provide a deep-dive and expand into the individual dynamics of iron ore, copper, platinum, silver and gold. Learn more.

In this CIO Viewpoint Commodities, we explain why we see further upside potential for gold in the medium term. Browse for complete information today.

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.

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.

Portfolio decarbonization will become an increasingly important topic. Investors need to understand the key issues involved.

In this CIO Special report we examine what’s driving Earth Overshoot Day and where innovation is offering hope for our planet's future.

Carbon markets are likely to play a major role in promoting sustainability and innovation, offering new opportunities for investors and policymakers alike.

With the French election resulting in a hung parliament, we discuss three possible political scenarios and their investment implications.